William H. "Bill" Whiteman Jr., 88, of Kennett Square, died Monday, Nov. 10.

He was born in Port Deposit, Md., the son of the late William H. and Pearl C. Whiteman.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Beatrice Evans Whiteman, and by his sister, Marjorie Townsend of Oxford. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps and he was the long time owner/operator of William Whiteman Electric in Kennett Square. He was an avid train enthusiast and a lifelong Phillies fan. He was inducted into the Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame of Kennett Square in 1990.

He is survived by his children Mark (Linda) Whiteman of Oxford; LuAnn (Tom) Hutchinson of Kennett Square,; Paul Whiteman of Kennett Square; and Lowell (Jacqueline) Whiteman of Elkins Park;  his grandchildren Mark (Tanya) Whiteman of Lancaster, and Timothy (Ashley) Whiteman of Oxford, along with his great grandchildren Allysen, Mason, Hayden, Evan and Colten.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square.  A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Online condolences may be Made by visiting www.griecocares.com

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