

He was born August 19, 1948 in Andalusia, Alabama and came to this area 60 years ago. He served in the United States Army and worked as a lumber sales representative. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brooksville.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Pelham. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Billy Pelham, Jr. of Brooksville, Florida, Jonathan & Allison Pelham of Orlando, Florida and Donald & Elizabeth Pelham of Brooksville, Florida; brother: Richard Pelham of Brandon, Florida; sister and brother-in-law: Judy & Roy Powers of Brooksville, Florida; grandchildren: Kara Pelham, Kaitlyn Pelham and Emily Pelham.
A Gathering for family and friends will be held at 10:00am-11:00pm, Friday, March 23, 2018 at Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, where a Memorial Service will begin at 11:00am, with Reverend David Hope officiating. An inurnment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, with military honors.
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