William J. "Bill" Underwood, Jr.

October 10, 1925 - January 26, 2020

William J. Underwood, Jr., 94, of Brevard, North Carolina and formerly of Haddonfield, NJ passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born in Collingswood, NJ, Bill entered the Navy in 1944 and served during WWII. His professional career was in the insurance industry, including founding the Underwood Insurance Agency. He served as a South Jersey High School Football official for 35 years, and was a member of the Brooks-Irvine Memorial Football Club of South Jersey. Bill was also an avid golfer.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Underwood, and brother, Robert Underwood. He is survived by his sons Paul (Nancy) of Pitman, NJ, Kenneth (Maria) of Bedford, VA and daughter Nancy Tanker of Hendersonville, NC as well as grandchildren Madison, Austin and Sophie. He will be missed, but remembered lovingly by many.

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James puderbach jr posted on 2/4/20

Thoughts and prayers to the Underwood family . Bill was a good friend of my father and fellow football official that I watched do games as a boy . A true gentleman !!

Herb Stayton posted on 2/3/20

My sincerest condolences on the passing of your father/grandfather. Bill was a fellow football official and Brooks-Irvine board member. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family at this most difficult time. As always, Herb Stayton

William Sonsini posted on 2/3/20

Mr. Underwood was a valuable member of the Brooks-Irvine Club, for many years. He was a friend of mine and a local business member in Collingswood,NJ as well as a mentor withing the BI Club and South Jersey Scholastic Football. Our sincerest condolences. Respectfully Bill Sonsini, BI Secretary Treasurer

richard allen posted on 1/31/20

I was bill's caddy for many years at tavistock countryclub in haddonfild n j itook bill to army navy games as well as eagles as I was a security guard. bill officiated with 2 friends of mine,bill was a great guy

Jim and Lotta Wolfe posted on 1/30/20

Paul, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Jim and Lotta Wolfe

Laura C. (KDC) posted on 1/30/20

Ken, we are sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father. But I know that he was proud of your accomplishments and the man that you are. Even though I never met him, I can tell the caliber of person he was by the children he produced. May God grant you and your family peace at this time, as we believe in the Blessed Hope. Remember him fondly and continue to smile, even during this difficult time. I believe he would want you to. :)

Arlene Bates posted on 1/29/20

Hi Ken, Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. It was wonderful for me learn that he was in the Navy and a WWWII veteran, as I have great admiration for those who have serviced with such bravery to ensure freedom for all of us.

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