William “Butter” Fannin went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017. “Butter” is the cherished father of Glen Fannin, Helen Fannin-Grays (Homer) , Reginald Fannin, William Fannin Jr., (Gwen), Dawud Ummah of Portland, Maine, and Ira Ross Fannin. Grandfather of 17, Great Grandfather of 31 and Great-Great Grandfather of 4.