Howard Michael Fillingim

October 12, 2025

Howard Michael Fillingim, known to most as “Dago”, passed away after a lengthy illness, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Howard was born June 27, 1944, to Howard Ellis (Burt) and Julia Fillingim, both of whom preceded him in death.

Howard is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah Lynn Fillingim and his beloved cat, Chewy. Howard and Lynn ran “Filly’s Produce” for 35 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran during the Vietnam era, but remained Stateside at Eglin Air Force Base.

A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries