William F. Deering, age 78, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born March 16, 1937 in New York City, New York Walter Thomas and Lillian S. (Fedden) Deering. William was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Laurie Kicklighter. William was a member of The New Mt Zion Baptist Church. He was an avid sports fan and a great supporter of the San Francisco Giants and New York Giants. William will be missed dearly by his loving wife of 42 years Peggy Deering; two sons William T. Deering (Deborah) and Tony Cada (Mona); two daughters Diane L. Deering (Cherie) and Dawn Vinsant; grandchildren Christopher, Chyna, Steven, William, Michelle, Sadie, Zoe, and Matthew; great grandchildren Xepher, Dante, Alyssa, and MacKenzie. The family will receive friends and family 1:00 -2:00 pm Monday, October 5, 2015 at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205, www.townandcountryfuneralhome.com . Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park.