He is survived by his wife, Rachel Fulcher, step-daughters; Brenda Craft and husband, Reid, Gwen Gregory and husband, Warren, Lisa Clark and husband, Jerome; step-sons; Doug Price and wife Sandra, Kenny Horton and wife, Cathy, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia Sprinkle and second wife, Pauline Horton.
William proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked and retired from the State of NC, Department of Transportation, he enjoyed his family time, photography, and time on the NC coast. He was a lifelong member of Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church & attended Morehead Presbyterian Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 3 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church, 5029 Old Stage Rd., Raleigh. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. Burial, with military honors, will immediately follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com