WILLIAM HACKETT
William Lane
Hackett, Sr.
Age 66, of Wilmington, DE and Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
Bill was born in 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Craig Steelman Hackett and Edith (Phillips) Hackett Wagner. He was a graduate of Olney High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and he was a member of Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Judith Stewart.
He was the founding member and head professional of the Delcastle Golf Club for over 38 years. Some of his many accomplishments include winning the Philadelphia City Golf Championship at age 16, 1972 Delaware Open Champion, President of The Delaware Golf Club Management Corporation, Numerous Philadelphia PGA Section Event Championships and Top Finishes, Competed and Excelled in the Nationwide (Nike) Golf Tour and Senior Series Golf Tour and his Legacy as one of the area's top instructors; mentoring many of the areas premier golfers, is unmatched. He was a Class A PGA Life member. Known as "Wild Bill" by his close friends and family, Bill will be remembered among his close circle for his passion for life, his open and loving heart, his determination, his great sense of humor and always being there for those closest to him. Most important to him in his life was the love that he showed to his wife, children and grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margaret L. "Peggy" (Cummins) Hackett; his daughters and their husbands, Megan Louise Harris and Mark of Sykesville, MD and Mindy Lane Karahan and Volkan of Port St. Lucie, FL; his son, William Lane Hackett, Jr. of Wilmington; his grandsons, Hunter Stephen and Hogan William Harris; his brother, Craig Steelman Hackett, Jr. and his wife, Belva of Newtown, PA; his step-father, Edmund Wagner of Newtown, PA and numerous nieces and nephews Bill's family would like to thank Dr. Gregory Masters of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Delaware Hospice, his nurse Beth Kincade, Abbey Benadaret of Cardiology Physicians and Dr. Hal Kramer of Stoneybatter Family Medicine for their unwavering support.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 30, at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, 500 McKennans Church Road at 12 Noon, where friends may call from 10-11:30 am. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to either the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com
[published 07/28/2010]
WILLIAM HACKETT
William Lane
Hackett, Sr.
Age 66, of Wilmington, DE and Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
Bill was born in 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Craig Steelman Hackett and Edith (Phillips) Hackett Wagner. He was a graduate of Olney High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and he was a member of Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Judith Stewart.
He was the founding member and head professional of the Delcastle Golf Club for over 38 years. Some of his many accomplishments include winning the Philadelphia City Golf Championship at age 16, 1972 Delaware Open Champion, President of The Delaware Golf Club Management Corporation, Numerous Philadelphia PGA Section Event Championships and Top Finishes, Competed and Excelled in the Nationwide (Nike) Golf Tour and Senior Series Golf Tour and his Legacy as one of the area's top instructors; mentoring many of the areas premier golfers, is unmatched. He was a Class A PGA Life member. Known as "Wild Bill" by his close friends and family, Bill will be remembered among his close circle for his passion for life, his open and loving heart, his determination, his great sense of humor and always being there for those closest to him. Most important to him in his life was the love that he showed to his wife, children and grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margaret L. "Peggy" (Cummins) Hackett; his daughters and their husbands, Megan Louise Harris and Mark of Sykesville, MD and Mindy Lane Karahan and Volkan of Port St. Lucie, FL; his son, William Lane Hackett, Jr. of Wilmington; his grandsons, Hunter Stephen and Hogan William Harris; his brother, Craig Steelman Hackett, Jr. and his wife, Belva of Newtown, PA; his step-father, Edmund Wagner of Newtown, PA and numerous nieces and nephews Bill's family would like to thank Dr. Gregory Masters of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Delaware Hospice, his nurse Beth Kincade, Abbey Benadaret of Cardiology Physicians and Dr. Hal Kramer of Stoneybatter Family Medicine for their unwavering support.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 30, at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, 500 McKennans Church Road at 12 Noon, where friends may call from 10-11:30 am. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to either the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com
[published 07/28/2010]
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