Former Escambia (Ala.) Commissoner William C. America Passes Away

April 6, 2010

americawilliam.jpgArea residents are mourning the loss of William C. America of Atmore, a man that made history as the first black member elected to the Escambia County (Ala.) Commission. He was 77.

America served on the commission, including four years as chairman. Retired from Monsanto in 1992, he was known for his community service — he served on the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, was president and founder of the United Civic Club, president of the Alabama Democratic Conference Escambia County (Ala.) Branch, member of the NAACP, served on the hospital board, member of the chamber of commerce and he served on the United Bank Board of Directors.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at the McCullough Christian Center in McCullough, Alabama. Visitation will be held Friday, April 9 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Christian Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.

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5 Responses to “Former Escambia (Ala.) Commissoner William C. America Passes Away”

  1. deacon vincent jones on April 7th, 2010 11:48 pm

    mr. william was a good man. one of his favorites was coaching little leage baseball. he will be sadley miss. we are praying for you’ll..

  2. min jones on April 7th, 2010 11:35 pm

    keep looking to the hills god is right there. we love you america family we will continue to pray you.

  3. out of step on April 6th, 2010 10:28 pm

    I REALLY LIKED AND APPREICIATED MR. AMERICA. MY PRAYS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

  4. Levon on April 6th, 2010 3:04 pm

    Please keep the family in your prayers.

  5. Shalunda on April 6th, 2010 3:03 pm

    Please pray for the America Family, They just lost Sheriff Tommy..

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