William J. Underwood, Jr.

October 10, 1925 - January 26, 2020
William J. Underwood, Jr.

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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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  • January 29, 2020
    Arlene Bates says:
    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.

  • January 30, 2020
    Laura C. (KDC) says:
    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. :)

  • January 30, 2020
    Jim and Lotta Wolfe says:
    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

  • January 31, 2020
    richard allen says:
    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

  • February 03, 2020
    William Sonsini says:
    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