William Taylor Morecraft III
June 11, 1947 - April 23, 2024
William Taylor Morecraft III, age 76, of Bear, DE, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Born in Harrisburg, PA, on June 11, 1947, he was a son of the late James E. Morecraft and Virginia (Stover) Moad.
Bill graduated from Susquehanna High School and went on to Kutztown State College. He dedicated his career to the railroad industry, including Conrail, NYSW Railroad, and Amtrak, retiring in 2007.
Bill enjoyed visiting Alaska and was an avid photographer. He especially loved to take pictures of his granddaughters. In his spare time, Bill liked to watch college football, basketball and cheer on the Chicago Cubs.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Cathy (Hench) Morecraft; son, William Morecraft IV (Cheryl); daughter, Mandy Munson (Greg); granddaughters, Valerie and Hope; sister, Kayellen Smith; and brother, Andy Morecraft.
All service will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200, Newark, DE 19702 or online by clicking here.
JoAnn Guarino Reed
Dear Cathy
My love to you and your family
I think of you often and pray for your peace and comfort
Love, Jo Ann
Cheryl Lord
Cathy and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I was always so happy to see both Bill & Cathy at the Heilman Herd breakfasts and there was always a big bear hug waiting for me. Cathy, sending you the biggest hug I can and I hope you can feel the love and prayers I’m sending your way. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers as you face life without this incredible man by your side.
Jayne Dieruff
I am so sorry for your loss
He’s with Coach and other (Herd) teammates now. God Bless you all.
James Gaston
You walk with God Golden Bear! Your teammates will miss reminiscing about our time when we thought we were invincible. Nobody had called you “Seth” since the Johnson Administration, but it is the way that many of us will remember you. You have been called “home” leaving a beautiful family and many old friends wishing that they had just one more day to share with you. Via con Dios old friend.
Dave Piscitelli
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My prayers will be with him and you and your family. Coach Heilman now has another one of his “kids” to put onto that “football field in the sky.”
Tom Noga
Cathy, I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May you be consoled with memories of your many years together. May God bless you and yours.
Peter Stevens
I first met Bill in ‘93 when I entered Amtrak’s Locomotive Engineer training program and he was our instructor. There was nobody better than him in teaching the craft. He became a good friend over the years and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Bill Wiggins
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He will be missed.
Bill Wiggins, KU ‘63, KU HofF, ‘78
Laura Dickerson
To the Morecraft Family;
I am so sorry for your loss .
May prayers be with you in this time of need.
God bless;
Andy MacAulay
Cathy and the Morecraft family. I’m very sorry for your loss. Cathy I was thinking of you and Bill the other day. I hope you all find peace with your loss
CARROLL WARNER
Seth..My college roomate and lifelong friend..You will be missed..those phone conversations and personal visits over these many years since Kutztown State and being a Golden Bear. Kathy, my heart aches for you and your family. God speed Bill Morecraft…