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     Rupert William Broce was buried at Broce Cemetery, Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4 He and Clarice Mae Hughes were divorced.⁶ Rupert William Broce was born on April 1, 1909 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4,5 He married Clarice Mae Hughes on September 13, 1933 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Rupert William Broce died on September 9, 1958 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 49.^6,4 He Funeral services for Rupert William Broce, 49, of Daniels will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Oscar Lilly. Broce, the son of the late Clarence L. and Roxie Hall Broce, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after an illness of several years. He was born April 1, 1909, at Beaver. He was employed as a carpenter. Survivors include two brothers, Charles H. Broce of Daniels, and Edsel W. Broce of Harrington, Del; and one sister, Mrs. Clarice Ranson of Beaver. The body will remain at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Broce Cemetery at Daniels. on September 12, 1958.⁴

     Clarice L. "Clara" Broce was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 236-26-4281.⁷ She was born on January 26, 1912 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of August 17, 1933,her married name was Ransom.³ She married Charles Johnson Ransom on August 17, 1933 at Summers Co., West Virginia.³ Clarice L. "Clara" Broce died on December 29, 1981 at West Virginia at age 69.^7,6

     Charles Hartsel/Hartsell "Charley" Broce was buried at Broce Cemetery, Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,8,4 His Social Security Number was 236-07-4124.⁸ He married Betty Bonds.¹⁰ Charles Hartsel/Hartsell "Charley" Broce was born on June 4, 1917 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jul 10, 1917.^8,4,5 He married Alberta Marian Greene on December 29, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^11,6 Charles Hartsel/Hartsell "Charley" Broce died on July 10, 1959 at Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 42; Died of a shotgun wound to the chest.^3,8,4 He Funeral services for Charles Hartsel Broce, 42, of Daniels will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Daniels Community Church by the Rev. Oscar Lilly. Burial will be in the Broce Cemetery. Broce was shot Saturday night while trying to get through the side door of the Kove, a Cool Ridge tavern, as two men scuffled for a gun on the floor. The gun discharged in the melee State Police said. The shot struck Broce in the chest. Broce, a carpenter, died a short time later. Survivors include his wife, Betty; two daughters, Debra Lynn at home and Juanita Rakes of Crab Orchard; two sons, brother, Edsel and a sister, Mrs. Clarice Ransom, both of Huntington, Del; and his parents, Clarence L. and Roxie Hall of Daniels. The body will remain at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home until one hour before the services. Pallbearers will be Jim Worley, John Davis, Ashton Burrass, Paul Smith, Davis Hunter, Curley Kunkel, Raymond Rakes and Watson Lilly. on July 13, 1959.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 221-18-1984.¹⁰ Edsel Wayne Broce was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.⁵ He was born on October 21, 1922 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4,11,6 He married Virginia Margaret Blankenship on January 15, 1946 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.⁶ Edsel Wayne Broce died on December 24, 1977 at Delaware at age 55.^10,11

     Her Social Security Number was 232-38-2048.³ Lula Lilly Adkins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 28, 1896 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of October 27, 1919,her married name was Hall.² She married Henry Stanton Hall, son of Freeburn Asa Hall and Shrilda Sara Catherine Ball, on October 27, 1919 at Oxley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,1,6,2 Lula Lilly Adkins died on July 3, 1991 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^3,4 She Mrs. Lula M. Hall, 97, of Daniels, Raleigh County, died July 1991, at a Beckley hospital of a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Daniels Bible Church. Surviving: daughters, Esta M. Robertson of Edgewood, Md., Nola H. Lilly of Hendersonville, N.C., Freda Kincaid, Glenna Alley, both of Mebane, N.C; sons, Ernest N. of Daniels, Thomas F. of Rainelle, Charles E. of Fayetteville, N.C; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. George Smith officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on July 5, 1991.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-01-3835.⁷ Her married name was Robertson.² Esta Merl Hall married Joe C. Robertson at Baltimore, Maryland.⁸ Esta Merl Hall was born on August 20, 1920 at Blue Jay, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 She died on July 6, 2002 at Maryland at age 81.^7,9 She On July 6, 2002, ESTA M. ROBERTSON. She is survived by one son Joe C. Robertson, daughter Janet Armstrong and spouses, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and six brothers and sisters. She will be laid to rest in her hometown of Beckley, W.VA. on July 7, 2002.⁹

     Nola Hartense Hall was buried at Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.⁷ She was born on April 12, 1922 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of circa 1943,her married name was Lilly.⁸ She married Edward Oris Lilly circa 1943.^2,8,3 Nola Hartense Hall died on July 24, 2019 at Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 97.^3,7 She Nola Hartense Lilly, 97, of Port Orange, FL, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home, on July 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Nola was born April 12, 1922 in Beaver, WV, to Henry and Lula Hall. She was a proud Navy wife who worked as a riveter on the PBM-3 Bomber at the Glen L. Martin Co. in Baltimore, MD. During WWII. After 35 years of service with Bendix Allied Corp. in Baltimore, MD, Nola and her husband Ed retired to a log cabin in Hendersonville, NC where they spent 24 happy years. In 2008, they relocated to Port Orange FL to be near family. Nola especially enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling to visit friends and relatives, working jig saw puzzles and collecting antiques. Her beautiful flowers were what she was well known for and were her pride and joy. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Belus of Port Orange, son Dennis Lilly and wife Denise Lilly of Daytona Beach, five grandchildren, Debi Meredith (Brandon) Port Orange, Mike Belus (Tammy) Port Orange, Skip Lilly, (Christel) Daytona Beach, Scott Lilly Mt Holly NC., Sean Ziemann, (Nikki) Buford, GA. Nola is also survived by eleven great grand children, one great-great grandchild, and her beloved sister, Glenna Alley (Donnie) of Haw River, NC. Many nieces and nephews that were a large part of her life and many friends to fill a book with. She will be missed by all for her loving heart. Nola was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, of 65 years, son-in law, Allen Belus, Margie Lilly and sisters, Betty Lou, Esta, Freda and her brothers Ernie, Tom, Eugene and Bill. A private service was held, per her request. on July 25, 2019.³

     Henry Stanton Hall Jr. was buried at New Harrisburg Cemetery, New Harrisburg, Carroll Co., Ohio.^3,8,5 He was born on November 20, 1924 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1923.^2,3,8 He married Macie R. Graham on October 7, 1943 at Carroll Co., Ohio.⁴ Henry Stanton Hall Jr. died on February 4, 1956 at Ohio at age 31.^3,8

     Ernest Norman Hall Ernest Norman Hall, age 85, of Daniels passed away on Friday, December 2, 2011, at Raleigh General Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on August 4, 1926, in Blue Jay, WV, a son of the late Henry Stanton Hall and Lula Adkins Hall. Ernest served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard a tanker. He worked as a coal miner for 10 years then went into construction. He was a very talented stone and brick mason. Enjoyed working in his garden and yard when his health would permit it. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially talking about the good old days with his sister Nola and his brother-in-law Cletis. A smile would always come to his face when the grandchildren or great-grandchildren would visit. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Hall; a son Darrell Hall; brothers Bill, Tom, and Eugene Hall; sisters Betty Lou Hall, Freda Kincaid, and Esta Robertson. Those left to cherish his memory include his son Ray Hall and fiancée Deanna of Daniels; daughter Connie Link of Daniels and son-in-law Steve Link of Crow; sisters Nola Lilly of Daytona Beach, FL, and Glenna Alley and husband Donnie of Haw River, NC; sisters-in-law Annabelle Bennett of Mt. Nebo, WV, and Edith Bennett of Cleveland, OH; brother-in-law Cletis Kincaid of Mebane, NC; grandchildren include Jonathan Hall, Deana Hall, Brandon Link, Andrew Link, Jeremy Hall, Janson Hall, and Joshua Hall; great-grandchildren include J.J. Mapes, Aiden, Elyse, Griffin, and Trinity Hall, Greyson Link, and Daniel Hall. Also left to cherish his memory are a host of nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Hall will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel in Beckley with Rev. Donnie Alley officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity where Oak Hill VFW post 3110 will conduct military graveside rites. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Bennett, Gary Lee Hall, Sam Peters, Ed Beard, Ronald Stafford, and Mike Wall. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 till 8 p.m. at the funeral home for visitation. The family would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stafford, Mike Wall and Ed Beard for being such good neighbors. The staff at Heartland E-wing, and physical therapy for taking such good care and encouraging him; and also the staff of Raleigh General Hospital 4 South. Also a special thank you to Terry Toney, who was Ernest’s nurse at the Veterans Hospital, for caring kindness, and compassion given to Ernest.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 4, 1926 at Blue Jay, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Evelyn Marie Bennett circa 1947.⁷ Ernest Norman Hall died on December 2, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-38-7576.¹⁰ Thomas Frebren Hall was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 24, 1928 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Jun 24, 1926.^2,10,3,5 He married Kathleen Marie Shannon on May 26, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Thomas Frebren Hall died on March 19, 2006 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^10,3 He Thomas F. Hall, 77, of Lilly Park, Rainelle, passed away early Sunday morning, March 19, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, following a short illness. Born June 24, 1928, at Beaver, he was a son of the late Henry S. and Lula M. Adkins Hall. Tom was a 50-year member of the First Baptist Church of Rainelle, where he served many years on the board of Trustees and Chairman of the Board. He also served as Vice Moderator for several years, as well as a member of the Adult Sunday School class. Tom was a former Assistant Manager of the G.C. Murphy Store in Beckley, Rainelle, and Princeton stores. He was a former District Manager of the Eastern Division of the American Dairy Queen Corporation and also a U.S. Army veteran. Tom, along with his wife, Kathleen, had owned and operated several businesses. Together, they operated the Rainelle Dairy Queen for 33 years, and also owned two other Dairy Queen stores in Daniels and Scott Depot. They built and operated the T&K Campground at Neola, W.Va., T&K Trailer Sales at Rupert, and Hall Hardware Store in Rainelle for several years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Lou Hall, Esta M. Robertson, and Freda Mae Kincaid, and a brother, Bill Hall. Those left to mourn are his wife, Kathleen Shannon Hall of Lilly Park, Rainelle; two daughters, Linda Pomeroy of Beckley, and Donna Jean Lucas and husband, Leon, of Beaver; one son, Thomas Hall Jr. and wife, Janie, of Amherst, Va; two sisters, Nola Lilly and husband, Edward, of Hendersonville, N.C., and Glenna Alley and husband, Donnie, of Mebane, N.C; two brothers, Ernest Hall of Daniels, and Charles E. Hall of Fayetteville, N.C; seven grandchildren, Gina Sue, Cathy Lynn, and Lori Beth Lucas, Kimberley and Christopher Pomeroy and wife, Jennifer, and Cody and Caleb, and Michael T. and John N. Hall; great-grandson, Brett Lucas; several nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends and neighbors. Service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, at the First Baptist Church of Rainelle with Pastor Dana Gatewood, Assistant Pastor Keith Shumaker, and Mr. Donnie Alley officiating. Entombment will follow at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations of sympathy be made to The First Baptist Church Food Pantry, 309 7th St., Rainelle, WV 25692. Arrangements entrusted to Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle.
on March 22, 2006.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-24-8943.⁴ Mabel May Meadows was buried at Harford Memorial Gardens, 3839 Aldino Road, Aberdeen, Harford Co., Maryland.⁵ She was born on August 2, 1900 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of February 25, 1918,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Dallas Morgan Hall, son of Freeburn Asa Hall and Shrilda Sara Catherine Ball, on February 25, 1918 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3 Mabel May Meadows died on May 22, 1977 at Maryland at age 76.⁷

     Mildred Mary Hall was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-05-4427.⁷ She was born on December 20, 1918 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of January 18, 1935,her married name was Bower.⁵ She married Woodrow W. "Woodie" Bower on January 18, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of May 13, 1936,her married name was Crook.³ Mildred Mary Hall married Charles Milton Crook on May 13, 1936 at Arlington, Virginia.³ Mildred Mary Hall died on January 26, 2001 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^7,4 She BECKLEY - Mildred Hall Crook, 82, of Beckley died Jan. 26, 2001, at home after a long illness. She was a member of Wesleyan Chapel, DAR, Society of the Descendants of George Washington Army of Valley Forge 1777-1778 and was past president of Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and co-owner of Crook Produce Co. She was a charter member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Midway. Surviving: son, Kenny of Stanaford; companion, Jim Taylor; sister, Ermalee McCalley; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. Vic Reasoner and the Rev. Elmo Alderman officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on January 28, 2001.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 579-07-2693.⁵ Norford Clayton Hall was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 7, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He married Edith Caroline Caudill on June 18, 1942 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.² Norford Clayton Hall died on August 21, 1986 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,4 He Norford Clayton Hall, 65, of Hinton, died Aug. 21, 1986, at home after a long illness. He was an 11-year resident of Princeton and was a former member of Hinton Police Department. He was a retired construction worker and a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hinton, DAV and Hinton Moose Lodge. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Edith Hall; daughter, Norma Ward of Hinton; brothers, Edell D. and Arlen R., both of Havre de Grace, Md; sisters, Mildred Crook Taylor of Beckley, Ernestine Adams, Ermalee McCauley and Ona Alcock, all of Havre de Grace; one granddaughter. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard W. Shoda officiating. Burial will be in Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton. on August 22, 1986.³

     Helena Ernestine Hall was buried at Harford Memorial Gardens, 3839 Aldino Road, Aberdeen, Harford Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-24-7671.⁴ Her married name was Herbert.² Her married name was Adams.³ She married Unknown Herbert.² Helena Ernestine Hall married Melvin A. Adams.³ Helena Ernestine Hall was born on January 15, 1923 at West Virginia.^1,4 She died on December 18, 1998 at Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 75.^4,3 She Helena Ernestine Tene Adams, a retired nursing assistant for Perry Point VA Hospital and resident of Havre de Grace, died Dec. 18, at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 75. Mrs. Adams was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her husband Melvin A. Adams; two daughters, Louise Tennesen of Perryville and Barbara Powers of Perry Point; three sons, Thomas Herbert of Massachusetts, Buford Herbert of Belcamp and Richard Herbert of St. Petersburg, Fla; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral was Monday at Mitchell-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Rice officiating. Interment was in Harford Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Louise Tennesen, Barbara Powers, Buford Herbert, Richard Herbert, Scotty Deal, Robert Tennesen, Ed Cardoni and Gene Powers. on December 23, 1998.³

     Edell Dufford/Duford Hall was buried at Harford Memorial Gardens, 3839 Aldino Road, Aberdeen, Harford Co., Maryland.³ He married Janice Ann "Jan" Hullinghorst.² Edell Dufford/Duford Hall and Janice Ann "Jan" Hullinghorst were divorced.⁴ Edell Dufford/Duford Hall married Unknown Lilly.² Edell Dufford/Duford Hall was born on September 20, 1929 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on May 12, 1991 at Perryville, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 61.²

     George N. Belcher was born on March 18, 1863 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Mary Della "Dellie" Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on December 30, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 George N. Belcher died on September 23, 1937 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.²

     Ralph William Coon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 225-10-9141.⁸ He was born on October 27, 1914 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5 He married Carrie Mae Fisher, daughter of Frank Odell Fisher and Maggie Lucille Paxton, on December 24, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,10 Ralph William Coon died on July 2, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^8,2,6 He COON , Ralph William, 84 of Roanoke County, died Friday, July 2, 1999. Ralph was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church, and retired from the VA Medical Center as Manager of the laundry plant with 44 years of service. He enjoyed talking and working with friends and neighbors and gardening was his favorite past time. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Carrie Fisher Coon ; his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki Coon Burkert and William (Bill) G. Burkert, of Blue Ridge. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 4, 1999.²

     His Social Security Number was 524-18-6204.⁴ Fred Rudolph Weaver was buried at Lindquists Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.¹ He was born on May 12, 1923 at Lockney, Floyd Co., Texas.^1,4,5,2,3 He married Alice Frances Fisher, daughter of Frank Odell Fisher and Maggie Lucille Paxton, circa 1984.⁶ Fred Rudolph Weaver died on December 30, 1995 at Utah at age 72.^1,4,5

     Kenneth William Coon was buried at Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on June 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on June 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2

     Vicki Louise Coon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 She was born on March 4, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6 As of August 19, 1972,her married name was Crossgrove.⁵ She married Lewis Wayne Crossgrove on August 19, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Vicki Louise Coon and Lewis Wayne Crossgrove were divorced on September 8, 1987 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸ As of May 1, 1992,her married name was Burkert.⁵ Vicki Louise Coon married Dr. William George "Bill" Burkert on May 1, 1992 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Vicki Louise Coon died on August 20, 2012 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 62.^7,3,6 She Vicki Coon Burkert, 62, of Blue Ridge, died on Monday morning, August 20, 2012, at her home. Vicki was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and was retired from the Veterans Administration with 34 years service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph W. and Carrie Fisher Coon. Surviving are her devoted and loving husband of 20 years, William (Bill) G. Burkert; children, Angela Christine Waterman and husband, Brian, of Auburn, Wash., Michael Willis Burkert and wife, Josie, of The Valley, Ala; grandchildren, Jason and Dani; her aunts, Phyllis Palmer and Virginia Muse, both of Roanoke; and her uncle, Hubert A. Fisher and wife, Sue, of Goodview. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 South Roanoke St. Fincastle, 24090, in Vicki 's memory. A service celebrating her life will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Fincastle, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2012, with Father Stephen Stanley officiating. Inurnment will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012, at Oakey's East Chapel. on August 24, 2012.³

     Dr. William George "Bill" Burkert William George (Bill) Burkert, age 79, of Blue Ridge, Virginia died Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bill was known as an avid lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. He was a longtime member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church where he was a member of the choir and also formed the Men's Fellowship Group. Bill spent 25 years in various areas of higher education. He later finished his career after 20 years as a Counselor for Botetourt Correctional. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki. Bill is survived by a brother, Al Burkert and wife Irene. One daughter, Angela Waterman and husband Bryan. One son, Michael Burkert and wife Josie. A granddaughter, Dani Raulerson and a grandson, Jaden Burkert. Also, many other relatives, friends, and caretakers.⁵ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 16, 1935 at New York.^4,6 He married Vicki Louise Coon, daughter of Ralph William Coon and Carrie Mae Fisher, on May 1, 1992 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Dr. William George "Bill" Burkert died on May 31, 2014 at Virginia at age 79.^4,5