William Harrill Cloninger Obituary

In loving memory of William Harrill Cloninger (Chapel Hill, North Carolina), born in Lawndale, North Carolina, who departed this world on November 15, 2025 at the age of 91. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though William has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Cloninger and Ruth Cloninger; and his son Jeffrey Cloninger. He is survived by: his sister Jane Hord; his niece Megan; and his nephew Richard (Joy Grigg Hakan).

If you would like to make a donation in his memory, the family suggests the Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill, NC.