Dr. William Ellerbe Pelham Jr.

January 22, 1948 - October 21, 2023 (75 years old)

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Dr. William Ellerbe Pelham Jr.

January 22, 1948 - October 21, 2023 (75 years old)

Coral Gables, Florida

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William Ellerbe Pelham Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Ellerbe Pelham Jr. (Coral Gables, Florida), who passed away on October 21, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Maureen; his children, Will and Caroline; his parents, William E. Pelham Sr. and Kittie Copeland Kay; his close friend Rich Milich; and his granddaughter Caroline.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the FIU Center for Children and Families, https://ccf.fiu.edu.

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October 27, 2023

Jeannie Shu wrote a sympathy message

“I met Bill when we were in grad school at SUNY Stony Brook. He welcomed his classmates into his home and we became a close "found family," sharing fun and stressful times. His dry humor and observations as he twirled his mustache kept us all grounded. I lost touch but recently was reconnected through our classmate Steve Greer. It was heartwarming to hear and see Bill on Zoom, with his characteristic succinct and right on comments. He was so proud of you. Jeannie Shu”

October 26, 2023

Robert Sackstein wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Pelham family, the Sackstein family (and, more broadly, the entire FIU family) deeply mourn the passing of Bill and send our most heartfelt condolences and prayers to Maureen and the rest of the Pelham family. Dr. Pelham's tireless commitment to the well-being of children has improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people, a legacy that will endure forever. With deepest sympathy, Robert and Beth Sackstein”

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