WILLIAM A. ENGLAND
June 30, 2015
WILLIAM A. ENGLAND JR., 94, of Welch passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary. Born May 11, 1921 in Wyoming County he was the son of the late William Arvid England and Betsy Lester England. He was a former Circulation Manager with the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, and retired as McDowell County Superintendent with the Department of Highways. He was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1939 to 1945 in World War II. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Audra Morgan England. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, William A. England III of Welch; a daughter, Donna Gates of Greensboro, NC; two grandchildren, William England IV of Boardman, OH, and Stephanie Parnell and husband Justin of Bluefield; and two great grandchildren, Madison and Kenley Parnell of Bluefield. He was the last surviving member of his original family. ?Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 1 at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Entombment will follow the service. Friends are asked to meet at the mausoleum for the service.?The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the England family.
WILLIAM A. ENGLAND JR., 94, of Welch passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary. Born May 11, 1921 in Wyoming County he was the son of the late William Arvid England and Betsy Lester England. He was... View Obituary & Service Information