William C. Bingham Jr., supporter of local charities

William Cecil “Bill” Bingham Jr., longtime resident of Millsboro, passed away Jan. 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his four sons and wife. He was 89 years old.
 
Mr. Bingham was born a twin in Chattanooga, Tenn. to William C. “Cecil” Bingham Sr. and Willye Montgomery Fair Bingham, March 6, 1932.  A graduate of Red Bank High School in Chattanooga in 1950, he briefly attended the University of West Virginia.
   
Bill was a 36-year resident of Pitman, N.J., and served as senior vice president of South Jersey Industries Inc. and South Jersey Gas Company until his retirement in 1997.  Mr. Bingham was noted for his tireless work ethic and determination which ensured South Jersey Industries transformation and industry growth forever. He joined the company in 1963 as director of operations and supply after working two years for North Carolina Natural Gas Company in Rockingham, N.C.
   
Mr. Bingham was a longtime supporter of local charities, educational institutions, his community and church. He served as a deacon and trustee at his churches in his earlier days and sat on several companies and nonprofit associations’ board of directors, during his business career.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Georgetown at his death, and a 40-year member of the Kiwanis Club where he served as president of the cin Pitman, N.J.  Additionally, he was also an avid horseman, fisherman and boater.

Mr. Bingham was predeceased by his wife of 34 years Jean McPherson Bingham. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Maria M. Bingham (Fuchs); his four sons, W. Perry Bingham (Mary) of Virginia Beach, Va.; Roger P. Bingham (Shelley) of Del Mar, Calif.; Marshall A. Bingham (Carolyn) of West Chester, Pa.; Matthew M. Bingham (Adina) of Medford Lakes, N.J; and his step-daughter Tina Scott (Mark) of Salem, N.J. His legacy will live on with his 11 grandchildren, Morgan Fair Hedley (Stephen), Hunter Faith Bingham, William Perry Bingham Jr., Amanda C. Bingham, William Shane Bingham, Sean McPherson “Mac” Bingham, Alexis Bradley (Jeffrey), Dr. Jacquelyn Bingham, Zachary M. Bingham, Madeleine Jean Bingham, Tristan C. Bingham; and great-grandchildren Clark William Hedley and Katherine M. Hedley.  He is also survived by his twin brother Rev. McDowell Fair Bingham of Knoxville, Tenn.; and younger brother, Dr. Samuel M. Bingham of Red Bank, Tenn.
 
A private ceremony of life will be held on Mr. Bingham’s birthday, March 6, at the residence for family and friends.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be directed to: Calvary Baptist Church, 22860 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.