William (Bill) Franklin Haskins, Jr., 87 of Newport News, went to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by family on August 12, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Haskins, his wife, Lois Haskins and his brothers, Robert and Leslie. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Agnew Haskins and 5 sons, David (Kim), Chris (Theresa), Billy (Teresa) Haskins and Thad (Totty) and Bill (Karen) Shelly, as well as 14 grandchildren.
Bill, affectionally known as Bones, was a lifelong resident of Newport News and a graduate of Newport News High School and The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. He served his country as an Army Paratrooper (82nd Airborne). He served the City of Newport News in various capacities for 24 years, as a City Councilman and a term as Vice Mayor. Bill was a member of various committees and boards, with a few of his favorites being the boards of Mary Immaculate Hospital and Riverside Regional Medical Center, as well as the Hampton Roads Transit Authority. He had a 43-year career with Newport News Shipbuilding where he began as an apprentice pipefitter and retired as the Manager of Marketing Research and Development in 1996.
Bill was an inspirational leader and faithful member of Northside Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder for many years. He was a wonderful and devoted father, husband, and dear friend to many. His most precious legacy is his grandchildren, who he loved dearly, and was extremely proud of them all. He loved to talk about the shipyard, City of Newport News, the state of the country, and anything dealing with basketball.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may take the form of contributions to Northside Christian Church or Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Visitation will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17 at Northside Christian Church.
Arrangements are being made by Peninsula Funeral Home.
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Chris,
So sorry for the passing of your father. He was a great man, and our family always had high regard for him. Hope you and your family are doing well.
God bless you all.
Janet (Willoughby) Isbell
August 28, 2019
There are fond remembrances of Mr. Haskins, his an affable presence, over the years, at Newport News Shipbuilding.
I extend condolences to his family, and may the very breadth of his accomplishments afford you an abiding solace.
Charles Sullivan
August 15, 2019
The Haskins family and our family were next door neighbors for about 38 years. Bones was a Christian gentleman and a wonderful neighbor. Our most sincere condolences to the family.
Robert and Jo Whitley
August 14, 2019
Jean JONES
August 14, 2019
a loved one
August 14, 2019
a loved one
August 14, 2019
What a blessing Bill was in my Christian walk. Praying for the entire family
Barry and Anita Chenault
August 13, 2019
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