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William Wiatt Obituary
Born in Newport News, he had been a lifelong Peninsula resident. He served his country for three years in the Marine Corps. He graduated from Gupton-Jones Mortuary School in Atlanta and worked for Lawrence B. Wood Funeral Home for nine years. He retired from Amoco Oil Refinery, as an Asset Coordinator, after 25 years. Billy was never one to sit still. He went back to work as the manager of Riverside Funeral Home and eventually opened Pop's Tobacco & Coffee Shop in Kiln Creek. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Monitor No. 197; a member of New Hope Community Fellowship Church; and a longtime treasurer and chairman of the church building fund.
Billy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sheryl Wiatt; his son, Robert "Bobby" Wiatt of Newport News; his daughters, Dana Sperlein of Deltaville and Christy Wiatt of Portland, Ore.; his brothers, Jimmy Wiatt and his wife, Ginny of Burlington, Ontario, and Danny Wiatt of Kansas City, Mo.; and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Community Fellowship Church, c/o David Markowski, 103 Kincaid Lane, Hampton, VA 23666.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Frank Grim
November 11, 2009
I will miss Billy at Pop's, but I am so glad I knew him and talked to him about so many things. Billy held for me the definition of character and integrity. I really think that those we hold in our hearts and thoughts will never die. God Bless
julia wendland
November 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
danny wiatt
November 9, 2009
to my brothers family
i am truly sorry for your loss, i do miss billy
danny wiatt
Jim, Sheryl and rest of Burke Family
November 7, 2009
Sorry to hear of the loss of a great Marine and human being, you will be missed Billy. Our family had hopes and prayers that you had gotten past the tough part of the cancer and had won over it, but God had other plans. Now you are with our Father and looking down upon us all. Ride on and smoke a stogie with my father-in-law (another Marine) up there for me. I'll join you some day. To Sheryl, Bobby and the rest of your family our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. We know that you dearly miss your husband, father, son, friend.
November 7, 2009
To have had Billy as our son-in-law and husband of our daughter, Sheryl, has been a good thing. Sometimes I could whack him (in fun) and other times love him much. I miss you Billy!
Gerry and Richard Speirs
Phil, Dawn, Nicole & Kendall Williamson
November 6, 2009
Sheryl, Bobby, Dana and Christy,
We were very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
JH
November 5, 2009
Semper Fi Marine!!!
Vickie Williams-Cullins
November 5, 2009
My heart is heavy today. To hear of "Pop's" passing. I can hear his voice as he says to me Gal, get this one, get that one. I will always treasuer his kind words to me, when I too had my battle with cancer. I had prayed that he would win his battle as well. My heart goes out to Sheryl and Bobby. Please know my prayers of strength are with you during this time.. Vickie R. Williams-Cullins aka Gal!
Carol Wagner
November 5, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss, What a nice man with such a kind heart, I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you all
SABRINA LEMONS
November 5, 2009
DEVIL DOG,
YOUR WATCH AT HEAVEN GATE!
STAND IT SHARP & STANDING TALL!
THANK YOU FOR HAVING BEEN HERE!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
~SEMPER FIDELIS~
Jeff Smith
November 4, 2009
Though Billy was not a realative, he was a great influence in my life over the past few years and an incredible support structure as I move through my own health complications... There was noone better that I know to sit beside the Father.. and the last thing he said to me was he would be waiting on the porch with a "Z" in his hand for me...My favorite cigar.. God bless you Billy!
Sheryl and family, if you need, you have but to ask.
Gus Gustafson
November 4, 2009
Sheryl, Bobby and the rest of your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear of Billy passing. May he ride on forever and look over us all. He will be missed by all that he touched and he touched so many. Love Ya Bro, Semper Fi.
Gus
Gregory Millslagle
November 4, 2009
I'm going to miss Billy, we all will.
Rocker Originals
November 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. He made us laugh every time he'd stop by the shop and hang out. Ride on Billy Wiatt with an "i"...we'll miss you brother!
ward cash
November 4, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Billy passing.I enjoyed knowing him at Pop's.If there is anything I can do please feel free to contact [email protected]
Monitor Lodge197 Tugwell Joe
November 4, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tish Corey
November 4, 2009
To the Wiatt family: I wanted to let you all know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am going to miss seeing Billy around the plaza. What a great man to know!
Dave Guthrie
November 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wiatt family. Billy was a great man and a true friend. I will miss all the good times and good laughs we had at Pop's. May God bless him and his family.
Brian & Debbie Tate
November 4, 2009
In all of our lives, we happen on people who are destined to have a profound impact on us. The number of those people, we can usually count on one hand. For Debbie and myself, Billy Wiatt was one of those people. we will miss his strong, positive and "no worry" manner. We could all take lessons on life from Billy; I did, and am far richer for the experience.
Sheryl, Bobby, Christy, and Dana, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that he will always be with you.
Nicole Matern (Wiatt)
November 4, 2009
I just want you all to know that I am thinking of you all! Let me know if I can do anything for you!
Love you all,
Nicole
John Fletcher
November 4, 2009
To the Wiatt family: I will forever remember my trip and talks with Billy in South Dakota. I know he has his place because he was right in his heart with the lord. He was a great man and I will forever miss him. Allison and I will be here if you guys need anything. Love you much.
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