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Obituary
BILL JAMES DUNFEE,
83, of Huntington, husband of Barbara Dunfee, passed away on Sunday, March
15, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1932 in
Huntington, WV, a son of the late John L. and Olive Johnson Dunfee. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Dunfee.
In addition to his wife he is survived by daughters, Jonna (Chuck) Hughes of
Milton, Margy (Todd) Blankenship with whom he made his home in Huntington,
Katrina (Rick) Eskins of Huntington, Lauren Chamberlain of Harker Heights,
TX; grandchildren, Chris (Melanie) Hughes, Alison (Michael) White, Sean
Hughes, Cara Eskins, Travis Eskins, Shelbi Crow (all of Huntington), Bailey
Chamberlain, Brandon (Miriah) Knapp and Jonathon Knapp of Killeen, TX; and 8
great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Larry McCoy. Bill served as Cabell
County Commissioner for 18 years and was instrumental in adding water lines
to remote areas of the county. He retired as an agent for Prudential
Insurance. He was also a volunteer driver for the DAV for several years.
Bill enjoyed collecting cast iron toy soldiers and traveled the area to
shows to find elusive pieces for his collection. He was an avid history buff
who loved to travel and explore Presidential home sites, burial sites and
historic locations. He loved Revolutionary War and Civil War battle songs
and road trips were often filled with not only history, but songs. Needless
to say, a trip with Bill was always interesting! Bill loved Colonial
Williamsburg and that was a favorite place for him to travel. As such, his
family has decided that his ashes will be scattered there at some time in
the future. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at
3:00 PM at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Steve Harvey officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour before the service time at the mortuary. In
lieu of flowers the family suggests that expressions of sympathy take the
form of donations to your favorite charity in Bill’s honor.
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