William Harrison Wamsley Sr
Title
William Harrison Wamsley Sr
Source
Foglesong Funeral Home
Date
May 15, 2023
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William Harrison Wamsley Sr., 84, of Hartford, WV, passed away Monday May 15, 2023, at home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born July 17, 1938, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Lloyd H. and Lorene (Wyatt) Wamsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother and one grandson.
William was a United States Army Veteran serving during Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion Post # 140, New Haven, WV. He retired from AEP River Division as an Engineer with over 20 years of faithful service and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing his Harmonica.
Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 61 years, Joyce Ann (Hall) Wamsley; son, William Wamsley Jr. and his wife, Amity of Pomeroy, OH; daughters, Penny Baker of New Haven, Teresa Adams and her husband, Timothy of Florida, Debbie Wamsley of Hartford, Candy Robinson and her husband, Michael of Gallipolis Ferry; Kayla Wamsley, whom William thought as his own; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Services were held privately. He was laid to rest at Union Cemetery, Letart, WV.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com
He was born July 17, 1938, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Lloyd H. and Lorene (Wyatt) Wamsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother and one grandson.
William was a United States Army Veteran serving during Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion Post # 140, New Haven, WV. He retired from AEP River Division as an Engineer with over 20 years of faithful service and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing his Harmonica.
Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 61 years, Joyce Ann (Hall) Wamsley; son, William Wamsley Jr. and his wife, Amity of Pomeroy, OH; daughters, Penny Baker of New Haven, Teresa Adams and her husband, Timothy of Florida, Debbie Wamsley of Hartford, Candy Robinson and her husband, Michael of Gallipolis Ferry; Kayla Wamsley, whom William thought as his own; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Services were held privately. He was laid to rest at Union Cemetery, Letart, WV.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com
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“William Harrison Wamsley Sr,” Meigs County Library History Site, accessed November 25, 2024, https://history.meigslibrary.org/items/show/24230.