Brinkley

William Ffennell Brinkley, 70, of Eau Claire, passed away suddenly at his residence Feb. 17, 2022.

He was born on March 7, 1951, in Wexford, and was the son of the late John Thomas and Marguerite McCarthy Brinkley.

Ffennell was a graduate of Franklin High School, and later from Grove City College.

He was a water treatment supervisor for Walter N. Heine and Associates, from which he retired.

Ffennell played softball for many years and was an avid golfer his whole life. He was a longtime coach for his sons’ baseball and basketball teams, and never missed a game of theirs even when not coaching. In 1996, he was named the head coach of Moniteau High School's first ever baseball team. He enjoyed traveling, including his many trips to Honduras and the Caribbean. However, his legacy and heart were found in the time he spent with his wife, kids and grandkids. He was a constant and huge presence in all of their lives, down to babysitting his grandkids as infants and toddlers.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Strawbridge Brinkley of Eau Claire; his three sons, William (Angie) Brinkley of Eau Claire, Aaron Brinkley of Eau Claire and Bryan Brinkley of Butler; his four grandchildren, Ayden, Joehy, Brady and Veronica Brinkley; one sister, Kym Brinkley; one brother, John Thomas Brinkley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Brinkley.

BRINKLEY — A gathering of friends for William Ffennell Brinkley, who died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 S. Washington St., Eau Claire.

A memorial service will follow immediately at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.

To view or send condolences, please visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.