William Henderson Munn (February 17, 1933 - June 17, 2024)

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William Henderson Munn
  • February 17, 1933
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  • June 17, 2024

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William H. Munn was born on February 17, 1933, to Claude K. and Lizzie T. Munn in Macon, North Carolina. He was one of five children and is survived by two sisters, Ida Paschal and Fannie Thompson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fitchule Munn and Daniel Munn. He was married t0 Frances LaVerne Pulley on December 28, 1950, in Warren Plains, North Carolina.  He is survived by his wife and their three children; Debra Munn Chalkley (Walt) of The Villages, Florida; Glenn Munn (Diane) of Richmond, Virginia; and David Munn (Jennifer) of Richmond, Virginia as well as several grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

When William moved to Richmond from North Carolina, he was employed as a bellboy at the John Marshall Hotel, which he thoroughly enjoyed as he worked with several family members and he got to meet some very interesting people, including celebrities/sports figures.  He was very proud of that and loved to hob-knob!

William then worked for the Budweiser Distributing Company as a driver in Richmond for over thirty years and for Wilson Truck Company and Ride-Away thereafter until his retirement.   After residing in Virginia for so many decades, William and Frances moved to Florida in April 2023, to spend their golden years and enjoy the Florida sunshine and mild winters and be near his Florida relatives for a change!  William was an avid sports fan and could recite many facts and figures of his favorite teams.  Anyone speaking to William for only a few minutes knew that he kept up to date with current events and looked forward to voting and was knowledgeable and opinionated about the candidates.

He was stubborn to the end, but we also remember his sense of humor and determined loyalty to family.

His favorite charities were Wounded Warriors and Tunnel to Towers.


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  1. Tony Lewis says:
    06 Jul 2024
    I'm sure Bill has touched many lives in a special way in his long life, and I am one of the fortunate ones to have benefited from his friendship over 50 years ago. Somehow Bill managed to pass on that self-confidence he had to me, who clearly had none.
    Thank you, Bill! You are missed and I will be forever grateful!

  2. Debbie L. says:
    25 Jun 2024
    Dear Deb
    My deepest condolences to you and your whole family Fathers are the first man we give our love to and this LOVE will be forever in your heart. Sending you our sympathy and comfort

  3. Christine S Ackerknecht says:
    23 Jun 2024
    Our sympathies are with you and your family. We know how much joy he brought you over the years.

    Chris and John Ackerknecht

  4. Jennifer and David Munn says:
    20 Jun 2024
    William was a wonderful father in law for the last few years and David and I will miss him so much. We have a lot of good memories of him when he lived here in Richmond and coming by and seeing him . Such a wonderful man. Gone but never forgotten . He will be missed.
    Love David and Jennifer Munn

  5. Wes & Mary Jane Phelps says:
    19 Jun 2024
    He sure lived a wonderful life and
    will be missed by his family and friends. We are sorry for your loss.

  6. Nancy Smith says:
    19 Jun 2024
    Wonderful memories when I saw him in their home in The Villages- playing cards, his cute accent, smiles and humor…full of welcoming warmth.

  7. Dona Roark says:
    19 Jun 2024
    Sorry to hear about William he was a great man he will be missed Scott and Dona Roark

  8. Margaret McLaughlin says:
    19 Jun 2024
    Pops was my father-in-law for 28 years. He was always kind, caring and very humorous. He will be remembered fondly. My condolences to the family.

  9. Melvin (Bubba)Paschall says:
    19 Jun 2024
    My dad always called Uncle William “Honest Abe

  10. Gladys P Robertson posted an image:
    19 Jun 2024
    Uncle William’s siblings and his dad. <br />
1:00 Claude Munn (dad)<br />
2:00 Daniel and Fitchule<br />
4:00 Ida Paschall<br />
5:00 William Munn<br />
7:00 Fitchule Munn<br />
8:00 William Munn<br />
10:00 Ida Paschall<br />
11:00 Fannie Thompson
    Uncle William’s siblings and his dad.
    1:00 Claude Munn (dad)
    2:00 Daniel and Fitchule
    4:00 Ida Paschall
    5:00 William Munn
    7:00 Fitchule Munn
    8:00 William Munn
    10:00 Ida Paschall
    11:00 Fannie Thompson

  11. Gladys P Robertson says:
    19 Jun 2024
    RIP Uncle William! I have fond memories from childhood of you and the family spending time with us in the summer. My dad fondly referred to you as “Honest Abe” . Prayers for the family during this difficult time. ❤️ I’ve posted a picture in photos of a clock I made for mama with all the siblings. She has it in her room at Hillside.

  12. Michele Utter says:
    19 Jun 2024
    Didn't know Bill except through his daughter Deb but he definitely left a legacy in her. Life well lived.

  13. Linda West says:
    19 Jun 2024
    William was a kind and good man. He was a wonderful husband and father. I will cherish his memory forever. One very fond memory was our weekly bowling adventure with William and LaVerne many many years ago. We loved our special time with them♥️

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