WILLIAM ROGERS "BUDDY" CHALKER JR.

William "Buddy" Rogers Chalker, Jr., 59, of Wallingford, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Dr. Sharon Weil-Chalker and dear father to William Chalker III and Ethan Chalker. He was predeceased by his brother, Scott King Chalker, and his parents, Joan King Chalker and William R. Chalker, Sr.. Buddy was born and raised in Delaware. He attended Clemson University and graduated from the University of Delaware with degrees in mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering. He was a founding member of the University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit, and later continued to volunteer as an EMT elsewhere. As a security systems and fire safety expert, he co-founded Securitech, Inc. He lived in Wilmington and Newark, Delaware until relocating to Wallingford. He lived to help people, which is why he was active as a volunteer Fire Policeman in Eddystone for more than a decade. Buddy is remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to all. His generous heart and amazing outlook on life will never be forgotten. Buddy was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying, sailing, scuba diving, and spending time with family in Ocean City, NJ. He was an avid reader, a computer expert, and a creative designer and inventor. All are invited to funeral services, Sunday, September 11th at 1PM at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 2 Chester Road, Wallingford, PA. Interment will be private. Shiva will be observed at the Chalker residence on Sunday and Monday at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Buddy's memory may be made to the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, CureAngelman.org.