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

Replies
9Beach Lover
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.
Edited
Beach FanaticAuthor
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.
Beach Fanatic
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.
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.
Beach FanaticAuthor
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?Edited
Beach Lover
I left a message w/ my friend, who lives across the street and have not heard back.
Beach FanaticAuthor
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

Beach Fanatic
Yes, it is all very sadI 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.
Beach Fanatic
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
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

Edited
Beach FanaticAuthor
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
Yes, I am saddened that I was not told or invited
Whip was a sweet sweet soul and I will miss him very much.Checking your forum account
Please wait while we verify your forum account.