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William Malpass Obituary
He was born March 23, 1938 in Pender County, NC the son of the late William James and Annie Stevens Malpass. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nelva Sandlin Malpass, and his brother, Jesse Malpass.
After graduation from Burgaw High School, he served active duty in the US Army and Army Reserves. He was then employed by Sears where he retired after more than 35 years of service.
Bill was truly an outdoorsman. As a young boy, he enjoyed squirrel and dove hunting. As years passed he also enjoyed farming and loved riding on his Farmall tractor. As his grandchildren came along, they became his passion. He spent many summer afternoons with his grandchildren sitting on the back porch watching the boats go by. He will always be remembered for his joyful spirit and playful attitude. He was a very loving husband, father, and gramps and will dearly be missed.
Surviving are his two daughters, Lynne Ellington and her husband Mark of Wilmington, NC, and Christa King and her husband Mark of Hampstead, NC; five grandchildren, Brandon, Jessica, and Ashley Ellington, and Mark Dean and Colby King; one sister, Shirley Harts and her husband Richard of Burgaw, NC; and one brother, Dan Malpass of South Carolina.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Scotts Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Ortego officiating. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Mark Ellington, Mark King, Greg Harts, Brandon Ellington, Mark King, Jr., and Colby King.
The family will receive friends from 6PM until 8PM Wednesday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.
The family would like to express great appreciation to the health care professionals at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Davita Dialysis Center for their exceptional care.
Memories and Condolences
for William Malpass
October 10, 2013
Hi Christa, I am so sorry to see that your Father passed. I have been trying to find you, but so sorry it was this way. Love Always, Bridget (Overton)Grassick.
Toni Schmidt
February 8, 2013
Christa and Lynne...We are so sorry for your loss. The wonderful memories of the times you shared with your Dad will give you strength to get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Love Mike and Toni Schmidt
JAMES PHILLIPS
February 1, 2013
Christa:
Just wanted you to know we are sorry for your loss and hope that you, Mark and the boys are doing fine.
Jim and Lovell Phillips
Jacquie Shackelford
January 31, 2013
Lynn and Christa, I was sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Take comfort in knowing that your Mom and Dad are together again watching over you and your families. Love to you both, Jacquie, Shack and Riley
Maurice Rivenbark
January 31, 2013
I worked with Bill at Sears, for many years. He always was cheerful and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed.
January 30, 2013
To the Malpass Family,
May God always bless your family during this time of sadness but we can be overjoyed that if we truly love the Lord we will be reunited with our loved ones. I worked with your family at Sears for many years and feel that I was truly blessed in knowing him. I always found him to be kind, compassionate and a very great salesman.
God Bless,
Denise McCrae, Wilmington
Donna Blanchard
January 30, 2013
Dear Lynn and Christa, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I am sorry that I can not attend the funeral but I will explain later. My prayers go out to you and your families.
January 30, 2013
Lynne and Christa,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Taylor
Roseboro, N.C.
January 30, 2013
Lynne and Crista, I am so sorry to learn of your Dad's death. You may not remember me but your Mother and were roommates in our single years. I have many fond memories of your Mom and Dad..they were precious friends from days gone by.. Fondly Evelyn and Bob Saunders
January 30, 2013
Christa and Lynn, how fortunate you girls have been to have such a loving and attentive dad. I take comfort in the fact that they are together now. Still love you both. Jennie
January 30, 2013
Lynne & Christa -
So very sorry to learn about your loss. I have many good memories of your Mom and Dad from years ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Blackburn
Wayne Teachey
January 30, 2013
It was a pleasure and joy knowing and working with Bill. RIP Bill.
Milta King
January 30, 2013
I was very sorry to hear about Bill. When I was a young girl in college and a newlywed, I worked with you Dad in the TV department at Sears. He was always talking about his girls and you knew his family came first! When I returned to UNCW in the late 80's to get my teaching certification I had contact with your Mom. They were both very dedicated and caring people. I know you and your families are missing them. With deepest sympathy, Milta
Greg and Robin Harts
January 30, 2013
We will miss Uncle Bill so much!! We can remember the walks around mema and gramps' fields, the talks, and laughs we all shared!! Those Sundays were priceless and we will cherish them always! We love you Lynn and Krista and will alwyas be here for you and your families if you need anything!!
Love,
Greg and Robin Harts
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