JACKSONVILLE, N.C.--Marine FCU former board member, director emeritus, and Supervisory Committee Member Conrad William “Bill”
Hemmingway has passed away, the CU announced.
“He was a really good man who devoted his life to his country, family, community, and the credit union. It was my honor to have known him for almost 30 years,” said Chairman of the Board Marty Goldman.
“Bill was a dedicated credit union director who put the credit union before himself. He served because he loved serving,” said Former Chairman and Board Member John Eller.
In 1979, Hemmingway became a volunteer at Marine FCU. A year later, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors. From 1990 to 2005, he served as Vice Chairman. After retiring from the Board, he went on to serve on the Supervisory Committee from July 2006 until June 2008, while simultaneously serving as Director Emeritus; a position he held until he passed away.
“Marine Federal lost a great man. A man so full life and an uncanny ability to make you a better person just by enjoying an interaction with him. He was tireless in his efforts for the credit union movement, and Marine Federal in particular,” said President/CEO Jeff Clark.
He was appointed to the Jacksonville Tourism Development Authority in 2010, and served until 2017. The Authority awarded him the title of the first ever Director Emeritus for his honorable service. He also served on the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Jacksonville Library Advisory Board, United Way, the Red Cross, and the Jacksonville Lions Club.