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William Richard Bloom, Jr., 74, died November 4, 2018, after an extended illness. He was born on September 23, 1944, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, where he was raised. Following high school, William (Bill) received an appointment to Kings Point Military Academy in New York. After one year he continued his college education at The Pennsylvania State University where he studied wood engineering and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. After graduation, Bill began his career as a sales representative in the furniture industry. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Furniture was a vocation and a passion for Bill. Throughout his four-decade career, he served in a range of management roles for various furniture companies. Bill’s grandfather’s family emigrated from Latvia and settled at the shore in Lavallette, New Jersey. Bill considered Lavallette a second home throughout his life. Growing up, he was active in the Boy Scouts, earning the distinction of Eagle Scout. Always quick to make a friend and engage others, Bill will be remembered for his upbeat attitude and his willingness to lend a hand. He attended church at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Mooresville, North Carolina, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Bill had a lifelong love of music and singing in college, church, and community. He was also blessed with the opportunity to serve at the Mooresville Christian Mission. Bill is preceded in death by his daughter Alissa Lee and parents William Richard Bloom and Althea Louise Guth Bloom. Bill is survived by the mother of his children Carol C. Bloom of Mooresville; his sons Adam S. Bloom (Nickie) of Davidson, North Carolina; Ryan W. Bloom (Wesla) of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Ian C. Bloom (Alice) of Pinehurst, North Carolina; nine grandchildren: Elise, Spencer, Abigail, Alexander, and Robert; Charlotte and Catherine Claire; Thomas and Eva; and three sisters: Audrey Hoesch of Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Dr. Marjorie Angert of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Coralie Capalbo of Doylestown, Pennsylvania; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will honor his memory on Sunday, November 11, at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, North Carolina. The service will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a reception in the fellowship hall where the family will receive guests. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to either the Mooresville Christian Mission or the Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church Choir. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mr. Bloom. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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William Richard Bloom, Jr.

September 23, 1944 - November 4, 2018