William H. Coles III, 74, of Lower Macungie Township, died May 17, 2020, after a long fought battle against cancer. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Cloyes) Coles to whom he was married for 43 years. Born in Summit, N.J., he was the son of the late Jeannette (Hubbard) and William H. Coles Jr. He grew up in Westfield, N.J. and graduated from Westfield Senior High School in 1964 and Waynesburg University in 1969 with degrees in business administration and psychology.

He started his career with Union Carbide, then spent the next 30 years with Dun & Bradstreet in various capacities ending his career as vice president of data and operations. With his early retirement in 2006, he began his greatest work as a passionate volunteer.

He supported numerous organizations in various leadership roles including: Gilead Community House, Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Miller Keystone Memorial Blood Center, Waynesburg University, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Promise Neighborhood, First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, American Red Cross and the Boy Scouts of America.

One of his proudest accomplishments was becoming an Outstanding Eagle Scout in 2017 and also having his son become an Eagle Scout in 2009.

He was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown and a life member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.

He was a longtime member of Lehigh Country Club where he served on several committees and enjoyed paddle tennis and golf.

His greatest joy was spending time with family, friends and his dogs.

He is survived by his wife; a son, Tanner; brothers, Laurence C. and his wife, Ann, Daniel B. and his wife, Leslie, Mark R. and his wife, Louise; many nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 1110 American Parkway NE Suite F-120, Allentown, 18109 or to the Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council - William H. Coles Memorial Fund, 991 Postal Road, Allentown, 18019.

Due to current gathering restrictions, services and a burial will be held when able. Arrangements were made by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.