William B. Hawver, 90, volunteer at state park
November 3, 2022
William B. Hawver of Murrells Inlet died Aug. 11 at National Health Care. He was 90.
He was born in Philadelphia, the adopted son of Sidney Hawver and Irene Hawver and the birth son Earl Becker and Catherine Becker. He lived in Wheaton, Ill.
Mr. Hawver enjoyed playing tennis, outdoor team shooting range competition, politics and building outdoor fire pits. He served as a councilman for Broome County, N.Y., and was a volunteer with Friends of Huntington Beach State Park.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Conklin Hawver of Pawleys Island; his daughters, Lucinda Rayome of Greer and Denise Moyse (George) of Mundelen, Ill.; his sons, David Hawver (Frances) of Aiken, Kevin Hawver (Liz) of Fort Mill and Bruce Hawver (Michelle) of Hawthorn Woods, Ill.; his brother, John Hawver (Marsha) of Islamorada, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Two other brothers, Earl Becker Jr. and Jack Becker, died before him.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or Caris HealthCare, South Carolina, 174 Waccamaw Medical Park Ct, Conway, SC 29526.
