William Alvin Webb

DOVER - William Alvin Webb, died peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest child of the late Richard Agustus Webb and Marguerite Bundick Webb. Born in Yonkers, New York on Nov. 5, 1924, "Bill" graduated from the Yonkers, New York public school system. He then went on to serve his country honorably in the Army during World War II, and is a life long member of Samuel H. Dow American Legion Post in Yonkers. In 1953 he married Addie Strange, and to this union was born a daughter, Patricia Ann Webb. He was a motorcycle patrolman for the Westchester County Parkway Police and later went on to complete 29 years of service as a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service. Upon his retirement he moved to Dover. Shortly after their arrival, Bill and his family joined Christ Episcopal Church, where he was active in a number of church and community activities. His love of life was manifested in his community involvement in the Delaware State University Athletic Boosters, and The National Association of Letter Carriers. As a faithful member of Christ Church he became involved in the men's fellowship group and lent his distinctive bass voice to making a joyful noise to God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Addie; their only child, Patricia Webb-Malcolm; three granddaughters, Sonya Malcolm, Tanya Malcolm, and Jacquelyn Boynton; son-in-law, Walter Malcolm; grandsons-in-law, Scott Heatherly and Kimeu Boynton; three great-grandchildren, Zoe, Spencer and Hannah Boynton, who brought him great joy especially in the last years of his life; nephew, Clifford Alvin Webb and his wife Juanita; and other numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and viewing will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. Division Street, Dover. Funeral service and internment will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Christ Episcopal Church, State and Water Streets. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Christ Church Organ Renovation Fund. Letters of condolence and guestbook may be signed at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.