Celebrating the life of
H. William "Bill" Shockley
July 16, 1930 - March 01, 2009
H. William Shockley passed away at home on March 1, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Bill was born in Charlottesville, VA on July 16, 1930 to the late Henry Wood Shockley and Sybil Copps Shockley and was the stepson of the late Lillie Mae Shockley. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Wood Shockley and Richard Lee Shockley.
After attending Pierre S. DuPont High School in Wilmington, DE, he graduated from the University of Delaware where he played varsity football and baseball. He joined the DuPont Company in 1955 and worked there for 37 years except for serving in the U.S. Navy for 3 years. He retired from DuPont in 1992 to the Landings in Savannah, GA where he was an active member of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church and did volunteer work for several organizations at the Landings.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kay Trusell Shockley; a son Scott Shockley and wife Kelly of Columbia, SC; two daughters Suzanne Shockley of Richmond, VA, Lisa Shockley and husband Woodrow Reeves of Kingsport, TN; four grandchildren Sean Reeves, Kyle Reeves, Perri Shockley and Braden Shockley; sister Sybil Curtin; special brother-in-law E. Allan Britton and nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to Bill's caregivers Priscila Collins, Rosa Forbes and Maxine Scott.
A memorial service will be held at 11am on Friday March 6 at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Giddens officiating.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway Savannah, GA 31411 or Hospice Savannah P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416.
Kay,we will miss Bill. We know you were his great and constant companion and care-giver.We pray for God's blessings on you both.
- Lee & Ernie Marmaras, Savannah, GA
Kay, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Helen Longacre Sproul, Wilmington, DE
All Bill's old friends here are mourning with you. We were reminded recently of how instrumental Bill was in starting the YMCA in Circleville. He will be missed by all of us. Best wishes to Kay and the family.
- Bill/Shirley Sprout, Circleville, OH
Dear Dr. Shockley and family: I want to express my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your dad. Having lost both my mom & dad I can understand some of the grief that you are experiencing. At the risk of sounding 'cliche', know that my prayers are with you and your family; prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Heidi Holston Anesthesia Associates
- Heidi, Kingsport, TN
We are very sorry for you loss. Bill was always a great supporter and help to our church. Our prayers are with you.
- Anne and Kurt Faxon, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with the whole family during this sad time. Sincerely, Mark & Helen Alley
- Mark & Helen Alley, Kingsport, TN
Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless
- Steve Harbin, Kingsport, TN
Lisa and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you.
- Susan and Verne Brown, Kingsport, TN
Lisa and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you.
- Susan and Verne Brown, Kingsport, TN
Bill has been a great friend for all the years I have been at The Landings. I know he is in the hearts of all his friends forever. John Gueovjian
- Lynette & John Gueovjian, Savannah, GA
I have the warmest memories of Bill. He was always loyal and thoughtful and looking for ways to help Jim Giddens and myself at SIUMC. My best wishes to Kay and the family, John Donaldson
- John Donaldson, Newborn, GA
I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Cheryl Brian, Charleston, SC
Kay,we will miss Bill. We know you were his great and constant companion and care-giver.We pray for God's blessings on you both.
- Lee & Ernie Marmaras, Savannah, GA
Kay, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Helen Longacre Sproul, Wilmington, DE
All Bill's old friends here are mourning with you. We were reminded recently of how instrumental Bill was in starting the YMCA in Circleville. He will be missed by all of us. Best wishes to Kay and the family.
- Bill/Shirley Sprout, Circleville, OH
Dear Dr. Shockley and family: I want to express my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your dad. Having lost both my mom & dad I can understand some of the grief that you are experiencing. At the risk of sounding 'cliche', know that my prayers are with you and your family; prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Heidi Holston Anesthesia Associates
- Heidi, Kingsport, TN
We are very sorry for you loss. Bill was always a great supporter and help to our church. Our prayers are with you.
- Anne and Kurt Faxon, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with the whole family during this sad time. Sincerely, Mark & Helen Alley
- Mark & Helen Alley, Kingsport, TN
Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless
- Steve Harbin, Kingsport, TN
Lisa and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you.
- Susan and Verne Brown, Kingsport, TN
Lisa and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you.
- Susan and Verne Brown, Kingsport, TN
Bill has been a great friend for all the years I have been at The Landings. I know he is in the hearts of all his friends forever. John Gueovjian
- Lynette & John Gueovjian, Savannah, GA
I have the warmest memories of Bill. He was always loyal and thoughtful and looking for ways to help Jim Giddens and myself at SIUMC. My best wishes to Kay and the family, John Donaldson
- John Donaldson, Newborn, GA
I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Cheryl Brian, Charleston, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
