William “Bill” W. Haddon

Elm City - William “Bill” W. Haddon, Jr., age 73, passed away at Elm City Assisted Living on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on January 19, 1943, he was the son of the late William W. Haddon, Sr. and Rosa Lee Bulluck Haddon, and they loved their son dearly. He was also preceded in death by many aunts and uncles. Bill was born in Rocky Mount where he continued to reside until declining health required that be become an assisted living home resident first at Essex Manor in Louisburg and then at Elm City Assisted Living. Bill attended Rocky Mount City Schools and graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High in 1961. During his elementary and secondary school years, Bill was a recipient of the American Legion award at Gorham School, was an active Boy Scout serving as a troop 7 patrol leader and earning Eagle Scout status, was a member of the order of Demolay, and was a member of the high school chess club, tennis team, and marching band. He particularly enjoyed taking his Boy Scout patrol to many camporees. As he neared high school graduation, he was nominated by Congressman L. H. Fountain to attend the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, but Bill ultimately decided to attend NC State University. While at State, Bill was a dedicated member of Alpha Phi Omega service Fraternity, Mu Beta Psi music Fraternity, the tennis team, and the marching band. While attending college, Bill assisted his parents part-time with the family business, W. W. Haddon Wholesale. Upon his fathers death in 1967, Bill devoted himself fulltime to the business and became the sole owner in 1972 upon his mothers death. He continued to operate the business until 1982 when he sold it. Bill was active in the Downtown Association while running Haddon Wholesale, and he served a term as Secretary. After selling his business, he worked with several local businesses including Wilson Candy Co. until retiring prematurely in 1991 because of a medical disability. Throughout his life, Bill was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church. For several years he drove the church van that transported attendees with transportation needs to and from Sunday services, and he also taught Sunday school. For the last years of his life Bill could not attend services, but he continued to embrace his faith. Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sister, Barbara Haddon Nuckols and husband, Andy, of Rocky Mount. Because of his health issues, Bill led an isolated life for his last years. Anyone who remembers Bill or his family and wishes to attend the memorial service will be welcome. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Parker Philips officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM before the service. The committal service will be on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the personnel at Essex Manor in Louisburg and Elm City Assisted Living who cared for Bill. Also deeply appreciated and instrumental in his care and comfort were the services provided by personnel with Amedisys Hospice in Franklinton and with Community Home Care Hospice in Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 1501 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 4/28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Service Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Saturday 4/30, 11:00 am Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Memorial Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 4/28, 7:30 pm