First Posted: 3/11/2012
William Joseph Futch , 89, of Sewell, N.J., died March 3, 2012.
Mr. Futch was born in Exeter, on May 17, 1922. He served as a Sargent in the United States Army during World War II. A true entrepreneur, he engaged in many different occupations, including heavy-equipment operator for the family-owned business, Truck Crane Corporation in Exeter, and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542. He excelled in marksmanship, sailing and golf. Mr. Futch also earned his HAM Radio license. He encouraged all of his children to aspire to learn and grow in diversity and to be honest, hard-working people. Mr. Futch retired to Florida, where he worked part time, and enjoyed golfing and other leisure activities. He recently moved back to New Jersey to be near his children.
He was also predeceased by his wife, Shirley Rita Woods Futch, his brother, James Futch, and his sister Carmel Poepperling.
Surviving are his children, Marleen Woods, Peggy Futch, Cheryl Cunningham (Edward), Jay W. Futch (Melissa) and Robin Dolan, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister AnneMarie Beaver of Kingston, and his sisters-in-law, Lana K. Heck of Mountain Top and Muriel Vino of Mountain Top, and many nieces and nephews.
A private service was conducted for the family.
