William L. Winslow

William L. Winslow Obituary

Bill Winslow, a Wilmington resident, 62, passed away on May 8, 2025, from neuro-endocrine cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends in his final days. Bill graduated from Amherst Regional High School in Amherst, Massachusetts and received his undergraduate degree and Masters in Education from Norwich University in Norwich, Vermont.

Following his graduation from Norwich, Bill worked as the Head Coach for the men’s lacrosse team at Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, where he was the youngest Division 3 head coach in the U.S. at the time. At St. Mary’s, the local media credited Bill with helping the team be “graced with the drive and motivation to win.” In addition to lacrosse, Bill was a fearless college rugby player and embraced the brotherhood and bonds of the sport.

After receiving his MBA from UNCW, Bill discovered his passion for financial consulting and began a twenty-year career in finance that culminated with his most recent position at Schwab in Wilmington. Bill cherished his clients at Schwab and took time to know their families as well as their financial needs. He was an accomplished wood craftsman in his spare time and created highly finished tables and “Bill’s Boxes” in his home workshop. He was a devoted friend and dedicated sponsor, spending countless hours guiding men in the Cape Fear area on their path to recovery.

“Uncle Bill” will be deeply missed by his adoring nieces and nephews. His immense generosity was matched only by his knack for finding the perfect gift you never knew you needed—like the bidets he surprised all his brothers with one Christmas. His favorite day of the year was the Fourth of July, when he took great pride in hosting friends and family for what became known as the best (and most famously unauthorized) fireworks display at Wrightsville Beach.

Bill was loved and will be missed by his three brothers and their spouses, Dan of Wilmington (Susan), Tim of Wrightsville Beach (Heidi), and Josh of Southport (Marilu). He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews whom he loved, Kayleigh (John), Marlie, Hadlie, Sam, Parker, Hannah (Shane), Peter, and his grand nephews, Jack and Hank. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Joel, his nephew, Brody, and his brother, Joey. Bill loved and laughed often with his many friends.

Visiting hours will be at Andrews Mortuary, 1617 Market Street in Wilmington on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., immediately followed by a gathering of family and friends to celebrate Bill’s life. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bill’s memory to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at lifecare.org.

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