William Haney "Billy" Trice

TRICE, William "Billy" Haney, 87 years, 11 months, of Chesterfield, formerly of Doswell, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond. Billy was preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Ethyl Rogers Trice. Billy and Ethel were married September 9, 1950, and lived together for 53 years. Billy retired from Richmond AT&T after more than 40 years of service as a long distance transmission engineer. After four years with AT&T, Billy joined the U.S. Army in November 1943, and served in the European Theater of Operations with the Corps of Combat Engineers, where he received numerous promotions. He received his discharge in May 1946 as a Sergeant Major, Batallion Headquarters, U.S. Army of Occupation, Germany. Upon his return to U.S., Billy returned to AT&T to continue his career until his retirement in 1980. Billy is survived by a niece, Mrs. Jane (Swaim) Thompson of California; and two nephews, David Swaim of Arizona and John Alphin of Florida. He also leaves to mourn his passing a whole host of close friends, who will miss him greatly. Billy Trice was a true gentleman and truly a gentle man. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Al Bartraw Jr. Chapter 50, 6221 Newbys Bridge Rd. Chesterfield, Va. 23832.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.