William August Herrlich, III

William “Bill” August Herrlich, III, 79 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

Bill was born on May 13, 1945 in Dayton, OH to Jeanette Zech and William Herrlich, Jr. He attended Belmont High School and then Defiance College. Bill then joined the US Air Force which brought him to the coast. He served until 1972 and then he continued his education at Ole Miss. Bill was the Principal at D’Iberville Elementary School for 28 years until his retirement in 2001. He served as a D’Iberville City Councilman for 8 years. Bill was a devoted Christian with a deep love of the Lord. He evidenced this by his service to others. Currently, he served as Deacon at First Baptist Church of Gulfport and District 5 Director of Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi. Bill coached his children in multiple sports throughout his life including baseball, softball, and basketball. He was a long-time referee and umpire. If you could not find him on a golf course, you were going to find him traveling with his wife Kay.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Herrlich; and his parents.

Bill’s survivors include his wife, Kay Young; his children, Tim Herrlich, Jenny (Jim) Cole and Christy (Ivy) Serpas; his grandchildren, Matthew, Meghan and Hope Cole and Logan and Courtney Serpas; his brother, Rick (Suzy) Zech; and his brother-in-law, Tom (Jo Anne) Young

The Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Gulfport at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time.

Bill had a caring and loving heart and loved to help others. In lieu of flowers, we would love for others to carry on his love of helping others and donate to their favorite charity in honor of him.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William “Bill” August Herrlich, III.