1926
William
2013
William Henry Womble, Jr.
February 11, 1926 — December 15, 2013
William Henry Womble, Jr., 87, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Morehead City with Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Darrell Williams officiating.
Mr. Womble served aboard the USS Cates (DE-763) between August 7, 1943 until March 21, 1946 when he was honarably discharged. During his service, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific, European-African-Middle East, American Theatre and Victory Medal II Ribbons for his service.
He is survived by his wife, Odell Moore Womble of the home; three sons, William H. Womble, III and wife Jan of Greenwood, SC, James R. Womble and wife Debora of Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa and Michael H. Womble and wife Amy of Eastover; two brothers, James E. Womble of Virginia Beach, VA and Donald L. Womble of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Mary Frances Pridgen of Daytona Beach, Fl and Barbara Hester of Rocky Mount; also five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary B. Womble and father, William H. Womble.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House, PO Box 483, Morehead City, NC 28557 or First Baptist Church, 810 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Morehead City with Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Darrell Williams officiating.
Mr. Womble served aboard the USS Cates (DE-763) between August 7, 1943 until March 21, 1946 when he was honarably discharged. During his service, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific, European-African-Middle East, American Theatre and Victory Medal II Ribbons for his service.
He is survived by his wife, Odell Moore Womble of the home; three sons, William H. Womble, III and wife Jan of Greenwood, SC, James R. Womble and wife Debora of Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa and Michael H. Womble and wife Amy of Eastover; two brothers, James E. Womble of Virginia Beach, VA and Donald L. Womble of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Mary Frances Pridgen of Daytona Beach, Fl and Barbara Hester of Rocky Mount; also five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary B. Womble and father, William H. Womble.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House, PO Box 483, Morehead City, NC 28557 or First Baptist Church, 810 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557.
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