Errickson, William Harvey “Bill”, Jr. Avid Golfer, Retired from Ringgold Telephone Company Friday, January 22, 2021 William Harvey “Bill” Errickson, Jr. William Harvey “Bill” Errickson, Jr. of Chattanooga, passed away January 20, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was born to Micheline Szymanski and William Harvey Errickson of Moorestown, NJ on April 29, 1943.
Bill was a one of a kind character with a tremendous zest for life, thousands of stories and a unique sense of humor. Growing up in Moorestown, NJ, he spent much of his youth working for local farmers and causing mischief, like painting his teacher’s pets with cow patties. He shared with his father a passion for hunting which bordered on obsession. He continued to hunt well into his life. He was stationed in Morocco while proudly serving his country in the Navy. The highly entertaining stories of his time there featured little red bikinis, custom linen suits, borrowing camels, and poker games in which he made a great deal of money. He liked to say he spent it on “wine and women and the rest I wasted.” Bill worked in telecommunications for the majority of his career. He was an especially gifted salesperson and an excellent negotiator. He enjoyed the challenges of his work and retired from Ringgold Telephone Company in 2008.