David Burton Webb Jr., 76

SEAFORD - David Burton Webb Jr., of Seaford, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 76.

He was born Aug. 27, 1931, in Milford, the son of the late David B. Sr. and Mabel Tucker Webb.

Mr. Webb was a lifelong resident of Seaford and a graduate of Seaford High School.

An accident in 1960 left Mr. Webb confined to a wheelchair.

He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force in 1952.

Mr. Webb was a member of the American Legion, past president and board member of the Delaware Manufactured Housing Association, and past board member and treasurer of the Northeast Manufactured Housing Association.

He joined the Kiwanis Club in 1956 and was past president and lieutenant governor of the Capitol District, and served in many leadership positions.

He was instrumental in designing Seaford's Kiwanis Park. Other awards include co-recipient of the Governor's Handicap Employment Award, the JC's award for the Seaford Outstanding Young Man for 1964.

Mr. Webb was a longtime member of St. John's United Methodist Church, where he was a former Sunday school teacher and served as a board member and as president of the trustees.

He served on the board of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce and was named Business Person of the Year in 1999 by the chamber.

Mr. Webb was appointed to the Aging and Adults with Disabilities Governors Advisory Council, the advisory committee to the Sussex County Council and was past president of BEDCO.

He was instrumental in founding the original Seaford Museum and was the chief architect and director of the present museum in the old post office building on High Street, Seaford.

Mr. Webb annually gave the Rebecca Webb Stewart Musical Scholarship award in memory of his daughter.

In 2003 he was awarded the John A. and Helen Moore Community Service Award and was recognized for selfless volunteer service to the community.

He was also instrumental in the revitalization of downtown Seaford and many community projects in Blades, including the marina.

Mr. Webb started the Webb Construction Co. and Paint Store in 1951.

Despite the many challenges brought about by his accident, he went on to become a successful businessman.

Some of his accomplishments include housing consultant, designing and building several manufactured housing and residential communities and commercial and industrial land development.

Mr. Webb dedicated his life to serving his community and improving the quality of life for many.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Franc Webb; sisters, Frances Horner of Seaford and Phyllis Wortz and husband Bob of Wilmington; a grandson, David Stewart of Seaford; and nieces and nephews including, Gene Horner and wife Dori, Melissa Mac Knight and husband, Dr. John, Tammy Whitman and husband Bob, Natalie Reilly and husband Mark, Marjorie Buhne and husband Kirk.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. John's United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford, where friends may call two hours prior to the services.

The Rev. Christopher Pennington will officiate.

Burial will be in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.