Billy Joe Stratton, age 72, of 412 Spurgeon Lane, Bristol, Virginia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Bill was born on April 9, 1933, in Scott County, Virginia, a son of the late Carl and Virgie Moore Stratton.
He was a life-long resident of the Bristol area, where he was retired from Overnite Trucking and a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church. Bill was a member of the South Holston Ruritan where, in 1997, he was bestowed their "Man of the Year" award.
He was active with the Jacobs Creek Job Corps where he served on the executive committee. Mr. Stratton was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the Korean War with the 4th Division Paratroopers with which he made several jumps.
Bill was a simple man who taught others to appreciate little things in life. He dearly loved his many friends and was sensitive to others' needs. Bill never met a stranger, loved to talk, joke, and dance. He will be greatly missed. I thank God, who brought Bill and me together, for a few precious years. – Your Loving Wife, Grace
Survivors Include:
His wife: Grace Carmack Byerly Stratton of Bristol, VA
Daughter: Vicky Dianne Campbell of Bristol, VA
1 Granddaughter: Stephanie Gail Campbell of Bristol, VA
3 Step Children: Sheila Armstrong and husband Bobby of Norfolk, VA; Gila Pinkerman of Norfolk, VA; and Joseph Byerly and wife Chizuru of Lumberton, NJ
3 Step Grandchildren: Jeff Armstrong, Katelyn and Jocelyn Byerly
2 Step Great-Grandchildren: Seairra and Devian Armstrong
2 Brothers: Robert Carl Stratton Jr. and wife Judy of Blountville, TN; and Arthur Edward Stratton and wife Alice of Blountville, TN
Aunt: Ann Cross
Great Aunt: Ruby Smith
The funeral service for Mr. Stratton will be held at 7:30PM on Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Bradley Street Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Pealer, Rev. Danny Thompson, and Rev. Thomas Scott officiating.
The committal service will be held at 11AM, Monday morning in the Mountain View Cemetery with military honors conducted by Highlands Fellowship Church Honor Color Guard.
The visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:15PM, at the church prior to the funeral service. A procession, for the committal service, will leave the funeral home at 10:30, Monday morning.
Pallbearers will be: Jerry Love, Arthur Hagaman, Greg Hinson, Clarence Witt, Paul Bebber, and Steve Campbell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: South Holston Ruritan, Jacobs Creek Job Corps Executive Committee, Men of Bradley Street Baptist Church, Jimmy Hawkins, Hubert Fogleman, Vilas Sims, Danny Sims, George Galloway, Roger Amyx, Bob Bostic, Jack McKinney, Orvelle Trivette, Bob Morrell, Clayton Thompson, Wayne Worley, John Buchanan, Earl Rogers, Elmer Ollis, Ted Mothena, Randall Sargent Jr., and cousins.
Memorial gifts may be made to Bradley Street Baptist Church, in Bill's memory.
WEAVER FUNERAL HOME
Bill was born on April 9, 1933, in Scott County, Virginia, a son of the late Carl and Virgie Moore Stratton.
He was a life-long resident of the Bristol area, where he was retired from Overnite Trucking and a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church. Bill was a member of the South Holston Ruritan where, in 1997, he was bestowed their "Man of the Year" award.
He was active with the Jacobs Creek Job Corps where he served on the executive committee. Mr. Stratton was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the Korean War with the 4th Division Paratroopers with which he made several jumps.
Bill was a simple man who taught others to appreciate little things in life. He dearly loved his many friends and was sensitive to others' needs. Bill never met a stranger, loved to talk, joke, and dance. He will be greatly missed. I thank God, who brought Bill and me together, for a few precious years. – Your Loving Wife, Grace
Survivors Include:
His wife: Grace Carmack Byerly Stratton of Bristol, VA
Daughter: Vicky Dianne Campbell of Bristol, VA
1 Granddaughter: Stephanie Gail Campbell of Bristol, VA
3 Step Children: Sheila Armstrong and husband Bobby of Norfolk, VA; Gila Pinkerman of Norfolk, VA; and Joseph Byerly and wife Chizuru of Lumberton, NJ
3 Step Grandchildren: Jeff Armstrong, Katelyn and Jocelyn Byerly
2 Step Great-Grandchildren: Seairra and Devian Armstrong
2 Brothers: Robert Carl Stratton Jr. and wife Judy of Blountville, TN; and Arthur Edward Stratton and wife Alice of Blountville, TN
Aunt: Ann Cross
Great Aunt: Ruby Smith
The funeral service for Mr. Stratton will be held at 7:30PM on Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Bradley Street Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Pealer, Rev. Danny Thompson, and Rev. Thomas Scott officiating.
The committal service will be held at 11AM, Monday morning in the Mountain View Cemetery with military honors conducted by Highlands Fellowship Church Honor Color Guard.
The visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:15PM, at the church prior to the funeral service. A procession, for the committal service, will leave the funeral home at 10:30, Monday morning.
Pallbearers will be: Jerry Love, Arthur Hagaman, Greg Hinson, Clarence Witt, Paul Bebber, and Steve Campbell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: South Holston Ruritan, Jacobs Creek Job Corps Executive Committee, Men of Bradley Street Baptist Church, Jimmy Hawkins, Hubert Fogleman, Vilas Sims, Danny Sims, George Galloway, Roger Amyx, Bob Bostic, Jack McKinney, Orvelle Trivette, Bob Morrell, Clayton Thompson, Wayne Worley, John Buchanan, Earl Rogers, Elmer Ollis, Ted Mothena, Randall Sargent Jr., and cousins.
Memorial gifts may be made to Bradley Street Baptist Church, in Bill's memory.
WEAVER FUNERAL HOME
Billy Joe Stratton, age 72, of 412 Spurgeon Lane, Bristol, Virginia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Bill was born on April 9, 1933, in Scott County, Virginia, a son of the late Carl and Virgie Moore Stratton.
He was a life-long resident of the Bristol area, where he was retired from Overnite Trucking and a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church. Bill was a member of the South Holston Ruritan where, in 1997, he was bestowed their "Man of the Year" award.
He was active with the Jacobs Creek Job Corps where he served on the executive committee. Mr. Stratton was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the Korean War with the 4th Division Paratroopers with which he made several jumps.
Bill was a simple man who taught others to appreciate little things in life. He dearly loved his many friends and was sensitive to others' needs. Bill never met a stranger, loved to talk, joke, and dance. He will be greatly missed. I thank God, who brought Bill and me together, for a few precious years. – Your Loving Wife, Grace
Survivors Include:
His wife: Grace Carmack Byerly Stratton of Bristol, VA
Daughter: Vicky Dianne Campbell of Bristol, VA
1 Granddaughter: Stephanie Gail Campbell of Bristol, VA
3 Step Children: Sheila Armstrong and husband Bobby of Norfolk, VA; Gila Pinkerman of Norfolk, VA; and Joseph Byerly and wife Chizuru of Lumberton, NJ
3 Step Grandchildren: Jeff Armstrong, Katelyn and Jocelyn Byerly
2 Step Great-Grandchildren: Seairra and Devian Armstrong
2 Brothers: Robert Carl Stratton Jr. and wife Judy of Blountville, TN; and Arthur Edward Stratton and wife Alice of Blountville, TN
Aunt: Ann Cross
Great Aunt: Ruby Smith
The funeral service for Mr. Stratton will be held at 7:30PM on Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Bradley Street Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Pealer, Rev. Danny Thompson, and Rev. Thomas Scott officiating.
The committal service will be held at 11AM, Monday morning in the Mountain View Cemetery with military honors conducted by Highlands Fellowship Church Honor Color Guard.
The visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:15PM, at the church prior to the funeral service. A procession, for the committal service, will leave the funeral home at 10:30, Monday morning.
Pallbearers will be: Jerry Love, Arthur Hagaman, Greg Hinson, Clarence Witt, Paul Bebber, and Steve Campbell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: South Holston Ruritan, Jacobs Creek Job Corps Executive Committee, Men of Bradley Street Baptist Church, Jimmy Hawkins, Hubert Fogleman, Vilas Sims, Danny Sims, George Galloway, Roger Amyx, Bob Bostic, Jack McKinney, Orvelle Trivette, Bob Morrell, Clayton Thompson, Wayne Worley, John Buchanan, Earl Rogers, Elmer Ollis, Ted Mothena, Randall Sargent Jr., and cousins.
Memorial gifts may be made to Bradley Street Baptist Church, in Bill's memory.
WEAVER FUNERAL HOME
Bill was born on April 9, 1933, in Scott County, Virginia, a son of the late Carl and Virgie Moore Stratton.
He was a life-long resident of the Bristol area, where he was retired from Overnite Trucking and a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church. Bill was a member of the South Holston Ruritan where, in 1997, he was bestowed their "Man of the Year" award.
He was active with the Jacobs Creek Job Corps where he served on the executive committee. Mr. Stratton was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the Korean War with the 4th Division Paratroopers with which he made several jumps.
Bill was a simple man who taught others to appreciate little things in life. He dearly loved his many friends and was sensitive to others' needs. Bill never met a stranger, loved to talk, joke, and dance. He will be greatly missed. I thank God, who brought Bill and me together, for a few precious years. – Your Loving Wife, Grace
Survivors Include:
His wife: Grace Carmack Byerly Stratton of Bristol, VA
Daughter: Vicky Dianne Campbell of Bristol, VA
1 Granddaughter: Stephanie Gail Campbell of Bristol, VA
3 Step Children: Sheila Armstrong and husband Bobby of Norfolk, VA; Gila Pinkerman of Norfolk, VA; and Joseph Byerly and wife Chizuru of Lumberton, NJ
3 Step Grandchildren: Jeff Armstrong, Katelyn and Jocelyn Byerly
2 Step Great-Grandchildren: Seairra and Devian Armstrong
2 Brothers: Robert Carl Stratton Jr. and wife Judy of Blountville, TN; and Arthur Edward Stratton and wife Alice of Blountville, TN
Aunt: Ann Cross
Great Aunt: Ruby Smith
The funeral service for Mr. Stratton will be held at 7:30PM on Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Bradley Street Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Pealer, Rev. Danny Thompson, and Rev. Thomas Scott officiating.
The committal service will be held at 11AM, Monday morning in the Mountain View Cemetery with military honors conducted by Highlands Fellowship Church Honor Color Guard.
The visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:15PM, at the church prior to the funeral service. A procession, for the committal service, will leave the funeral home at 10:30, Monday morning.
Pallbearers will be: Jerry Love, Arthur Hagaman, Greg Hinson, Clarence Witt, Paul Bebber, and Steve Campbell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: South Holston Ruritan, Jacobs Creek Job Corps Executive Committee, Men of Bradley Street Baptist Church, Jimmy Hawkins, Hubert Fogleman, Vilas Sims, Danny Sims, George Galloway, Roger Amyx, Bob Bostic, Jack McKinney, Orvelle Trivette, Bob Morrell, Clayton Thompson, Wayne Worley, John Buchanan, Earl Rogers, Elmer Ollis, Ted Mothena, Randall Sargent Jr., and cousins.
Memorial gifts may be made to Bradley Street Baptist Church, in Bill's memory.
WEAVER FUNERAL HOME
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