William C. Christie of Buckingham, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home with his loving wife and family by his side.  He was 82 years old.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Frances Mitchell Christie  and father of the late Theresa Christie.

Born in Philadelphia, PA William was the son of the late Alexander and Mae Kite Christie and brother of the late Nancy Cox and Robert Christie and is also survived by his sister Gloria Goodwin

Bill grew up in the Swampoodle neighborhood section of Philadelphia and attended Lincoln High School.  He went on to lead a long and successful career as a salesman for Coca-Cola, until his retirement in 1997. 

Full of life and always with a friendly smile, the number one priority for Bill was his family and he never waivered in fostering the value of family in his own children and generations down the line.  Whether it was the yearly family vacation at the Jersey Shore, gatherings, picnics, the holidays, or simply cheering on the Eagles with his family by his side, Bill was never more happy than when he was surrounded by those he loved.  He will be dearly missed. 

In addition to his beloved wife Frances, William is also survived by his 12 cherished children and their spouses, Deborah Conklin and her husband John, William Jr. and his wife Eileen, Michael and his wife Laura, Stephen and his wife Nancy, Maryann Lipp and her husband Steve, Dennis and his wife Marcia, John and his wife Lynda, Thomas and his wife Marybeth, Richard and his wife Kathleen, Frances Touey and her husband Michael, Robert and his wife Krissy, and Jacob and his wife Michele, his 28 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and again on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.  His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in William’s name may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore http://rmhcbaltimore.org/ways-to-give