William "Bud" S. Conklin, Jr. of Lower Alloways Creek passed away Saturday, June 3rd at his home. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late William S. and Beatrice Tyler Conklin, Sr. Mr. Conklin was a WWII US Navy Veteran. Mr. Conklin was employed as a Sales Representative District Manager for Gulf Oil and before his retirement, he was the superintendent of the Weights and Measures of Salem County. William was a lifetime member of the LAC Fire and Rescue, a former LAC Township Emergency Manager and Coordinator and a past president of the NJ Weights and Measures Association. He enjoyed golfing and watching the Phillies and Eagles. He is survived by his wife, the former Lois Carll; his daughters, Sharon Coleman (William) of Elmer and Tracy Beal (Harry) of LAC; niece, Nancy Mitchell of LAC; his grandchildren, Grant (Kristen) Coleman, Timothy Coleman (Laurel Pfeffer), Jodie (Dan) Pasternak, Katie Coleman (Michael Allen), Hayley Beal and Kasey Beal; his great-grandchildren, Ben and Lily Pasternak, Avery and Emery Allen and Massey Coleman. Mr. Conklin was predeceased by his grandson, Ben Coleman; sister, Jane Henderson and nephew, Moe Henderson.

Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 7th in WOODSIDE FUNERAL HOME, 613 Salem-Quinton Rd., Rt. 49, Quinton Twp. where friends may call after 9:30 AM. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Twp. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Lower Alloways Creek Ambulance Squad, PO Box 227, Hancock's Bridge, NJ 08038.