Mr. William Paul Hersey, age 75 of Douglas, GA passed away Monday morning, June 12, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Hersey was born May 24, 1948 to Roe Hersey and Vivian Murray Hersey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Buddy Hersey, Chester Hersey and Wanell Heape.
Mr. Hersey, a native of Coffee County, was an electrician with CSX railroad. He was a member of the National Union of Electrical Workers. Mr. Hersey was Baptist by faith.
Survivors include:
His Wife: Betty Dale Hersey of Douglas, GA
2 Sons: Michael Hersey of Cairo, GA
Matthew Hersey and wife Jessica of Statesboro, GA
2 Grandsons: Rhett Hersey and Riley Hersey both of Statesboro, GA
4 Siblings: Deloris Strickland and husband J. B. of Elberton, GA
Linda Gillis and husband Bouncer of Phoenix City, AL
David Hersey and wife Barbara of Broxton, GA
Howard Hersey and wife Diane of Beach, SC
A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
The family will receive friends, Wednesday June 14, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. H. P. Murray officiating. The interment will follow at Roxie Mae Cemetery in the Wilsonville Community.
Pallbearers for the service will be: Blake Hersey, William Hersey, Eddie Creamer, Jarred Spivey, Barry Whitley and Jason Sweat.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.