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Did anyone here know Whip Pruner?

NightAngel avatar
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I just found out today of his passing but his obit said it was a private ceremony and no details of what happened. :(

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Beach Lover
#2
I never knew his last name, I assume it is the same one. (not too many Whips, I would imagine) I have a friend who lives across the street, I'll call and see if he knows anything.

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NightAngel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#3
I never knew his last name, I assume it is the same one. (not too many Whips, I would imagine) I have a friend who lives across the street, I'll call and see if he knows anything.

Thankyou, you can pm me if you like with any info.
seagrovegirl avatar
Beach Fanatic
#4
William Henry Pruner, aka Whip. So sad that he is gone. I met him when he first moved to the area and his son Hank was still in diapers. What is so sad is that his ex wife died in a car accident at Hwy 98 and Bay Dr in 1997 and then Hank died a few years ago. All so tragic.

Whip was a hoot to be around and he bartended for us at the Island Grill. A bar and grill in Seagrove that has been torn down. Circa 1989-1991. His bar was always spotless and he called it his "cleab boat." I have lots of Whip stories and it has been mentioned that we have a bon fire at the beach in his memory so his friends can have a chance to honor him.
NightAngel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#5
William Henry Pruner, aka Whip. So sad that he is gone. I met him when he first moved to the area and his son Hank was still in diapers. What is so sad is that his ex wife died in a car accident at Hwy 98 and Bay Dr in 1997 and then Hank died a few years ago. All so tragic.

Whip was a hoot to be around and he bartended for us at the Island Grill. A bar and grill in Seagrove that has been torn down. Circa 1989-1991. His bar was always spotless and he called it his "cleab boat." I have lots of Whip stories and it has been mentioned that we have a bon fire at the beach in his memory so his friends can have a chance to honor him.

Yes, it is all very sad :( I have known Whip since the first week he moved here and I loved him very much as a friend and when I found the obit today, it totally caught me off guard. I spoke with him about a month ago and we exchanged new phone numbers and I was wondering about him a few days ago. I am deeply saddened by his passing and wondering if anyone knows what happened?

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Beach Lover
#6
I left a message w/ my friend, who lives across the street and have not heard back.
NightAngel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#7
I left a message w/ my friend, who lives across the street and have not heard back.
Thankyou. Please let me know if you hear back, this has been heavily on my mind all day :(
seagrovegirl avatar
Beach Fanatic
#8
Yes, it is all very sad :( I have known Whip since the first week he moved here and I loved him very much as a friend and when I found the obit today, it totally caught me off guard. I spoke with him about a month ago and we exchanged new phone numbers and I was wondering about him a few days ago. I am deeply saddened by his passing and wondering if anyone knows what happened?

He has been sick for a while. I am not positive, but I think he had cancer. Love and prayers to his family.
joho avatar
Beach Fanatic
#9
There was a private ceremony held this last Thursday.
Family and close friends were there to celebrate his life.

So many wonderful stories were shared about Whip. He was a wonderful man who was loved and will be remembered by all those who had the opportunity of meeting him.

RIP Whip.................save a dance for me :wub:

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NightAngel avatar
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#10
There was a private ceremony held this last Thursday.
Family and close friends were there to celebrate his life.

So many wonderful stories were shared about Whip. He was a wonderful man who was loved and will be remembered by all those who had the opportunity of meeting him.

RIP Whip.................save a dance for me :wub:

Yes, I am saddened that I was not told or invited :idontno: Whip was a sweet sweet soul and I will miss him very much.

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