Mr. William "Billy" Edward Harrigan III

William “Billy” Edward Harrigan, III, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, following a long illness. He was born on December 11, 1959, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to William “Bill” Edward Harrigan, Jr. and Sarah Gibson Harrigan Hannan. His Grandparents were Alton and Lena Gibson of Hartsville, South Carolina, and William Edward and Margaret Harrigan, Sr. of Brooklyn, New York. Billy attended Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri. During his early childhood, Billy traveled extensively following his father and his military career. After school, Billy continued his love of travel with his employment as a Carny with a carnival that traversed the United States. After working with the carnival as a “joint” (game operator) and a “ride jock”, Billy next tried long-distance trucking to satisfy his wanderlust. Billy eventually settled in Hartsville, South Carolina, where he developed his computer skills and opened a computer business. He continued this work until his passing. Billy also had a passion for dogs and was an amazing trainer of them. He was devoted to his mother, Sarah, and his family. He had a unique sense of humor and kept the family entertained with his jokes. Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents; his brother Thomas A. Harrigan of Hartsville, South Carolina; his sister Elizabeth K. Harrigan of Columbus, Georgia; his stepfather Anthony Patrick “Pat” Hannan of Kansas City, Missouri; Philip and Mary Gibson of Evergreen, South Carolina; Sammy Gibson of Hartsville, South Carolina. He is survived by his parents: Bill Harrigan, Jr. of Columbus, Georgia and Sarah Gibson Harrigan Hannan of Hartsville, South Carolina; Lyndal and Michelle Gibson of Plano, Texas; and Patricia Gibson of Hartsville, South Carolina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 o'clock on Monday, July 22, 2024, in St. Mary the Virgin Mother Roman Catholic Church, 363 N. Fifth Street, Hartsville, SC. The Rev. Fr. Dan Papineau will officiate and burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:30 on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, 306 W. Home Avenue, Hartsville, South Carolina. Memorials may be made in his honor to the Darlington County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1655, Hartsville, SC 29551.

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Mr. William "Billy" Edward Harrigan III

December 11, 1959 - July 18, 2024