Willis Perrine
SHINNSTON — Willis Perrine passed on to his Heavenly Father on February 17, 2019, at Meadowview Manor in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
Willis was born September 8, 1926, in Cox’s Mills, Gilmer County, West Virginia, the son of the late Wesley and Della (Titus) Perrine.
He is survived by his wife of more than 65 years, Lenora June (Crawford) Perrine; one son, Willis Perrine Jr. and his wife, Crystal of Morgantown; one daughter, Saundra Holepit and her husband, Eddie of Morgantown; two grandsons, Edward L. Holepit and his wife, Jena of Virginia & Michael W. Holepit and his wife, Shae of Bridgeport; two great-grandsons, Ethan Holepit and Aiden Elder; two great-granddaughters, Ava Marie Holepit and Abby Springer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Willis worked for 18 years at the Dupont Plant in Spelter as a foreman. Then he retired as a pumper from Pennzoil after 15 years with the company. Willis served his country in the U.S. Army 7th Calvary during World War II. He was deployed to the Philippine Islands until the end of the war and then served in the Occupation of Japan. After re-enlisting in the Army for the Korean Conflict, Willis was severely wounded when his Jeep was hit by a tank landmine. Willis was awarded three Bronze Stars for his bravery and the Purple Heart medal. Willis enjoyed many things including being a member of the Stonewood Horseshoe League and the American Legion Post 31. He especially enjoyed spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, Willis was preceded in death by his five brothers, Clemeth, Emmeth, William “Bill” Ferrell and Louis “Louie” Perrine and one sister, Ruby Titus. Willis was the last surviving member of his family.
The family will receive friends at Dorsey Funeral Home, 701 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Dorsey Funeral Home, 701 South Pike Street, Shinnston, WV, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Duane Bartrug and Pastor Eric Miker officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Mt. Clare, WV.
Online condolences can be made at www.dorseyfuneralhomewv.com.
Dorsey Funeral Home is honored to assist the Perrine family at this time.
Census 1920 Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, VA
Name Age
Poter H Black 42
Betty L Black 30
Walter Black 12
Harry T Black 11
Cobern M Black 10
Lula H Black 8
Raymond Black 6
Thomas Black 3
Census 1940 Rural Rockbridge, VA
Name Age
Thomas R Black 23
Eva Clyde Black 21
Thomas Richard Black
Birth
10 Jul 1916
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Death
6 Oct 2001 (aged 85)
Buena Vista City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery
Lexington, Lexington City, Virginia, USA
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BLACK, Thomas Richard, 85, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 6, 2001 at Shenandoah Valley Health Care Facility, Buena Vista.
Born July 10, 1916 in Rockbridge County, he was the son of the late Henry Porter Black and Betty Moore Black. Mr. Black was a member of Manly Memorial Baptist Church and had attended New Monmouth Presbyterian Church for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clyde Wheeler Black; two brothers, Harvey Thurman Black and Raymond Melvin Black; one sister, Dorothy Black Heizer.
Surviving are his wife, Anna M. Black of Lexington; son, Thomas Henry Black of Natural Bridge Station; daughter, Rebecca Black Bennett of Roanoke; brothers and sisters, Henry Walter Black of Greenville, Coburn Madison Black of Lexington, Lula Black Pultz of Lexington, Charles William Black of Natural Bridge, Elizabeth Black Palmer of Balsam Lake, Wisc.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Lynne Black of Roanoke, Jason Porter Black of Natural Bridge Station, Catherine Bennett Dallmier of Shakopee, Minn., Susan Elizabeth Bennett of Seattle, Wash., Thomas Dodson Bennett of Fort Collins, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Thomas Anthony Dallmier and Caroline Clyde Dallmier.
Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside Monday, October 8, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery with the Rev. Martin Stokes officiating.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Lexington / Rockbridge Co. United Way, 218 S. Main Street, Lexington, Va. 24450 or to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison Funeral Home.
The Roanoke Times -- Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia -- October 7, 2001 -- Sunday -- Page #B3.