William John Fellows, Jr.

Obituary for William “Bill” John Fellows, Jr.

William “Bill” John Fellows, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, in his home in Georgetown, DE surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on April 19, 1937, to his parents, William John and Edna (Collins) Fellows, Sr. in Philadelphia, PA.

He was a driver for the Philadelphia Inquirer for 45 years. Bill enjoyed making pictures from wood for his sick or deceased friends’ family. He served as a past Governor and member of Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #646 in Lewes, DE. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a charter boat captain and had a love for horses.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Kathleen J. Fellows; stepson, John Gallagher.

Bill survived by his children; Kate Fellows, Patricia Martin, Karen, Craig, William “Billy” Fellows, III, Marie Pipitone (Michael), Danielle Morris (Sean) and their mother, the late Marie (Houseman) Fellows; stepchildren, Patricia Spath, James Spath (Tracey), Kaseie Walker (John) and Richard Gallagher; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 12:00pm in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, DE and a time of visitation will begin at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com