William Oliphant, 81

MILLSBORO - William Oliphant of Millsboro passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Harrison Senior Living, Georgetown. He was 81.

William was born Jan. 10, 1927, to the late Ronald Leggs and Essie Oliphant.

He is survived by two sons, Gerald Oliphant of Laurel and Terry Oliphant and wife Sheila of Millsboro; two brothers, Tommy Leggs of Laurel and Edward "Tob" Oliphant of Gumboro; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

William was a retired heavy equipment operator with Melvin Joseph Construction, Georgetown, for many years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7422 in Millsboro.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call beginning at noon.

Pastor Jeff Hudson will officiate.

Burial will be in Millsboro Cemetery.

Letters of condolence may be sent via www.watsonfh.com or www.delmarvaobits.com.