William Dickey Montgomery, Jr.
August 6, 1946 - July 11, 2025
In the early morning of July 11, 2025, William “Bill” D. Montgomery, Jr., (78) originally of Blackstock, SC and 42-year resident of Savannah, GA, gently left his earthly life. He was surrounded by his faithful wife, four children & eldest Grandchild. A casual and simple porch visitation will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at 5796 Oak Street Fort Lawn, SC. A Graveside Celebration of Bill's life will be held 11:00 AM Friday July 18 at Elmwood Cemetery, Fort Lawn.
Bill was the second son of William D. Montgomery, Sr. and Barbara Henderson Montgomery. He is survived by his wife Jackie Montgomery of 54 years and 11 months; children: Lori (Scott Borders) Montgomery, Niki (Adam) Davis, Monty & Donald; grandchildren: Meara, Andrew, Sarah, Elle & Benjamin; and siblings: Charles (Annie) Montgomery, Mildred Downey, Robert (Jan) Montgomery & Barbara Ann Wise; beloved in-laws, Raya Broughton & Lewis Gainer; plus a boatload of loved nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda Montgomery and grandson, Eoin Borders.
Bill was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marines Corps. He served as an aide to the Admiral on the flagship U.S.S. Springfield with the Sixth Fleet. On two special occasions, he escorted Princess Grace & President Nixon onboard the guided-missile cruiser.
He was a Civil Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District hailing from the University of South Carolina. For over three decades, Bill designed for many Army Corps projects in and around Savannah, as well as other Savannah District Missions including New Orleans after Katrina; combat zones: Kabul after 9/11 and Kuwait during Desert Storm. He also worked on the Santee Cooper Canal in South Carolina.
While he was truly dedicated to his work, Bill lived for more. He naturally explored everyday as if it could be the last (though not his goal). He tried and often succeeded at almost anything he put his mind to or gave it his all in the attempt, even to his last days. He was a naturalist, beekeeper, amateur mycophile, lapidarist, silversmith, woodworker and entrepreneur, just to name a fraction. His life, if detailed fully, would read like fiction today but he was most proud of his main titles, Daddy & Paw-Paw. To his beneficiaries, he imparted his zest for living, integrity, generosity, tenacity and his bootstrap.
Thank you God for Bill Montgomery.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dantzler-bakefuneralhome.com
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