Post by John Quincy on Dec 8, 2011 18:48:30 GMT -5
Former 1960s-era WKLO and WAKY morning man Bill Crisp passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, 2011, at Atlantic Shores nursing home in Millsboro, Delaware. He had been in poor health for the last several years.
He had been a resident of Rehoboth Shores, Long Neck, for the last 10 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Millsboro, having served as a radio operator, aboard U.S. naval ships, during the Korean war.
Bill was born in Tennessee, was raised in Lewes, and graduated with the Class of 1952, at Lewes Special School.
He played trumpet in the band, and during the years, played with area bands. Mr Crisp was involved in radio broadcasting most of his life, working on the air in many large markets around the country. Mr Crisp was owner and manager of WSUX AM/FM in Seaford during the 70's and 80's, where he lived with his wife, Sandy, and daughter, Lynne.
He is survived by a brother, Don Crisp of Bishopville.
A private memorial service is planned.
He had been a resident of Rehoboth Shores, Long Neck, for the last 10 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Millsboro, having served as a radio operator, aboard U.S. naval ships, during the Korean war.
Bill was born in Tennessee, was raised in Lewes, and graduated with the Class of 1952, at Lewes Special School.
He played trumpet in the band, and during the years, played with area bands. Mr Crisp was involved in radio broadcasting most of his life, working on the air in many large markets around the country. Mr Crisp was owner and manager of WSUX AM/FM in Seaford during the 70's and 80's, where he lived with his wife, Sandy, and daughter, Lynne.
He is survived by a brother, Don Crisp of Bishopville.
A private memorial service is planned.