William Bethea Obituary
The passing of William Bethea (Covington, Louisiana), born in Greenville, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 29, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Bethea to show support.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Claudette R. Cordilla Bethea; his parents, Oscar Walter Bethea and Gladys Olene Choate Bethea; and his siblings, Betty Anne Twigg, Theodore W. Bethea and Oscar W. Bethea, Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Patsy; his children, William C. Bethea, Jr., Lorie Anne Bethea Dalton, Michael B. Bethea, Claude W. Bethea and James C. Bethea; and his stepchildren, Aleecia L. Milligan and Joseph Rocco Fezio III. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A wake was held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the E. J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services (2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433). Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (66110 Vortisch Rd, Lacombe, LA 70445).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to Our Lady of Fatima Church.
