William Edward Neblett

William Edward Neblett (Burger Bill) of La Plata, Md. away Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 after an extended bout with dementia. Bill was born in South Orange, NJ on July 16, 1941 to Paul Edward and Ethel Neblett. He was educated at Stony Brook Prep School in Long Island, NY and went on to serve in the Army. He would at a later date attend and graduate from Rutgers University with a BS in business in 1973. April 22, 1967 he married the love of his life, Kathy after a courtship and in 1974, they welcomed their only child Jennifer in their lives. This blissful union lasted 56 years. Bill began his professional career with the White Castle Company as an assistant director of their warehouse and bakery until he made the decision to embark on ownership of a Burger King franchise which he did in 1979. Not only did he own and operate a Burger King franchise successfully, but he acquired eight successful locations throughout Southern Maryland and acquired the moniker “Burger Bill”. While moving up the ladder of success, Bill aligned himself to many civic organizations some of which he sponsored. Bill also became president of the La Plata Chamber of Commerce and was a board member of the Charles County Economic Development Commission. He worked closely with the Charles County Community College and was the recipient of the Governor’s award for the Welfare to Work Program wherein he offered scholarships to single mothers transitioning to the workforce through Jude House. As an active member of the AA, Bill achieved and maintained 45 years of sobriety. At his leisure, Bill enjoyed sailing and would name his first sail boat, “My Way” and the other was aptly named “Purrfection”. Bill was an outdoor person who enjoyed skiing, hunting, motor cars and was also an avid reader. Bill is survived by his dedicated wife Kathy and his loving daughter Jennifer and her fiancé Tim, his sister Linda Slattery and her husband Jim, eleven nieces, nephews, numerous grand nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents and nephew Christopher Slattery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association and Alcohol Anonymous. Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, 3 pm-6 pm at the Raymond Funeral Home: 5635 Washington Ave, La Plata, MD 20646 with church service to follow on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11 am at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church: 305 E Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602

William Edward Neblett

July 16, 1941 - December 5, 2023