Celebrating the life of
William (Billy) Samuel Mintz
March 10, 1928 - February 02, 2026
William “Billy” Samuel Mintz passed away peacefully at home on February 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Savannah, GA, Billy was born on March 10th, 1928, and was a graduate of Savannah High School. He proudly served his country, first enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in Occupied Japan, and later reenlisting in the Air National Guard. Billy was a Korean War Veteran and retired as a Master Sergeant.
In 1949, Billy married the love of his life, Anne K. Fretwell. Together they raised four children in their lifelong family home on Isle of Hope. Billy worked as a pipefitter at Union Camp before enjoying three decades of happy retirement, traveling with his wife and spending time with family and close friends. Billy will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather, and for his quick wit and jocular nature.
Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Anne, of 73 years. He is survived by his four children, Daphne Bishop, William “Bill” Mintz (Kheira), Candace “Candy” Green (Maurice), and Alison Gaudry; and eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Savannah, GA..
So very sorry to hear your dad passed. He was such a nice man and I know you all will miss him. Prayers for your family. We are sorry we won't make the funeral we will be in Atl.
- Dianne Reiser Cornwell, Savannah , GA
My Most Sincere Condolences To Daphne And The Entire Family In Your Loss Of Such A Dear Wonderful Father And GrandFather. May God Bless And Comfort You All With Fond Memories.... He Is Now With His Loving Bride In The Presence Of Our Loving Savior, Jesus Christ - AMEN!!! Having Had Served For Many Years With Billy (Over Half-A-Century Ago) In The Air Force/Air National Guard At 2 Different Bases/Units And Having Had Forged A Close Friendship With Him In Recent Years. I Have To State That I Loved And Highly Respected This Gentleman More Than Words Can Express. We Enjoyed Our Times Together In Fellowship Over Boiled Peanuts And Prayer. I'll Never Forget The Last Time I Visited Him At Saint Joseph!'s Hospital Last Week And, After He And His Daughter, Candy, And I Prayed For And With Him, As I Was Leaving The Room, Billy (MSgt Mintz) Not Once, But Twice Popped Me A Salute, Which I Proudly Returned - Such An Honor That I'll Carry With Me To My Grave... God Rest Your Soul, Billy...
- ‘Tommy ‘ Thomas LaFayette Grooms, III - USAF (Ret), Savannah (Whitemarsh Island), Georgis
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Billy. I have so many wonderful memories of him as well as the entire family for most of my life at St. Paul's. Not to mention the holidays and vacations on Crystal Mountain. Please know I will be thinking about all of the family during this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Judy
- Judy Braun Booker, Savannah , Ga
Daphne, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest Sympathy, Linda & Skip Von Waldner
- Linda Von Walldner, Savannah, GA
Dear Daphne, Bill, Candy, & Allison, Your dad was a warm and kind person, with twinkling eyes always at the ready. It seems we share the great blessing of having had truly wonderful parents longer than most do, and having had the honor of caring for them as they slowed down. We also may share the feeling that they could have lived to 105 and we wouldn't have been ready to part with them.
- Pam Rhoads Allen, Savannah, Ga
Alison it has been many years since we have spoken but I wanted to pass my condolences to you on the passing of your father.
- Ben Cowart, Tallahassee , FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Fri, February 06, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Graveside Service
- 10:00 a.m. on Sat, February 07, 2026
- Bonaventure Cemetery
-
330 Bonaventure Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-651-6843
