Bill "The Worm" Seddon
UPDATE: The family request memorial donations in his name be made to the Veterans Victory Village home, 554 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
http://delawareveteranscoalition.com/…/veterans-victory-vi…/
By William E. Cleary Sr.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)(December 5, 2018)—William J. Seddon, passed away on December 4 at the Victory Village Veterans Home in Middletown, Delaware. A long-time Gloucester City, NJ resident he grew up on King Street and lived most of his adult life in the 300 unit block Mercer Street. He was 72.
Nicknamed "The Worm" by his Grandma Rachel when he was a little kid, the named stayed with him throughout his life. Asked the reason for the nickname his daughter Cheryl said she didn't know. "I never heard the real reason."
The Worm received his education in the Gloucester City's public school system. He joined the Navy at a young age and got his GED during the time he was in the service. "He was not old enough to join. His father had to sign for him," said Cheryl.
He was a Machinist's Mate and was assigned to the USS Shangri La. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1969.
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