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Willis Wood "Dusty" Birckhead III
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Willis Birckhead Obituary
Willis Wood Birckhead III, "Dusty", 61, of Ruckersville, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
He was born on May 7, 1948, in Charlottesville, to the late Willis W. Birckhead Jr. and Goldie Morris Birckhead. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Edward Birckhead.
Willis worked at Hall's Auto Body Inc., for 27 years, as an auto body technician, and was well known in the automotive industry in Charlottesville. He also served his country in the United States Navy, aboard the U.S.S. JFK during the Vietnam War. He was a true outdoorsman, who also loved gardening.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Carla Mae Birckhead; two sons, Michael Wood Birckhead, and his wife, Casey, and Anthony Scott Birckhead, both of Louisa; four grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas, Ryan and Mike Jr.; a sister, Carolyn Wells and her husband, David; sister-in-law, Betty Birckhead; niece, Stephanie Buck and her husband, Jeff; great- nieces and nephew, Carestin, Morgan and Zachary Buck; mother-in- law, Ella Mae Shifflett; brother-in-law, David Hash and his wife, Cynthia; a niece and nephew, April and Mitchell Hash; and a special friend, Russ Man "Buck Buck".
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. Interment will be private.
Special thanks to Dr. Gordon Morris and Dr. Robert Pritchard and their staff, for their kind care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Cardwell Cancer Center, c/o The Development Office, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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David Sprouse
December 7, 2009
To Dusty,s family I worked at Halls with him he was a good guy my prayers are with you. A friend from Halls body Shop. he will be missed.
Kristin Jankowski
December 7, 2009
Anthony and Carla,
God bless you at this difficult time. Dusty was an incredible man and for many years like a father to me. Please know my heart is breaking with yours and I will be forever touched by such an amazing man.
December 5, 2009
Carla,Mike and Anthony
I am so sorry for your loss I had a great time with your family Dusty could always make you laugh you are in my thoughts and prayers God Bless
Jamie Lucas Gibson
Steve Wood
December 5, 2009
Carla and Carolyn, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength and comfort in the Lord.
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Troy & Brenda Lucas
December 4, 2009
Carla, Mike and Anthony,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 4, 2009
Anthony,
So sorry to hear about your dads passing. Keep all the good memories close at heart. Call if you just want to talk.
Steve, Kim, Shawn, Tori
Laura Early
December 4, 2009
Carla, Carolyn, Stephanie, and family,
We are so saddened that you all have experienced such tremendous loss. We love you all and pray for your strength.
Susan Hall
December 4, 2009
Carla,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dusty was a very dear friend who cared about everyone. I use to love going to Hall's and talking to Dusty. He always had a way to make you feel better when you were upset. Boy could he tell a story.I always looked forward to them. It was like you were right there with him.Bryan and Travis loved seeing Dusty at work too. Him and Travis talked hunting and fishing all the time. They said it will be hard to go to Hall's knowing that he will not be there to talk with. We will miss him dearly.
Travis, Bryan and Susan Hall
Holly Cason
December 4, 2009
Dear Michael and Anthony, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know that he taught you many things while he was on this earth. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. This is a really sad day, and a great loss to all who knew him. May the Lord give your family courage and strength and keep you going through this tough time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Prayers and Wishes, Holly
Rebecca Luck
December 4, 2009
Carla & Mike
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You can be certain Dusty left his footprint here for those he left behind. In the 10 years Derek worked with him at Hall's, he always had good things to talk about and will treasure those memories. The thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow.
James Harris
December 3, 2009
Thank you sir for your service to our Country. I was on the USS America in Viet Nam. We probably passed ships somewhere in the Tonkin Gulf. Fair winds and following seas Bluejacket! I salute you Sir!
Frances Boone
December 3, 2009
My prayers are with all the family in this sad time. God will be with you thru all your grief,giving you comfort.
Frances,
Eddie, Karen, Clint,Mark &Danny's Mom
Sherry Ashley
December 3, 2009
Carolyn, Carla & Family-
No words can say how much I truly feel for you and your family. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy
Peggy & Dwayne Courtney
December 3, 2009
For the entire family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you have been struck with so much grief in such a short amount of time. Stay strong and keep your minds full of good memories.
Kendall Breeden
December 3, 2009
Anthony,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. May the many wonderful memories you have of him help you to find comfort during this difficult time.
my deepest sympathy,
Kendall Breeden
Pap and Ryan
Jennifer Keyton
December 3, 2009
Pap, we love you more than we could ever say. As we wait to meet you again, our memories of your hugs, kind words, and teachings will never be forgotten. Thank you for always welcoming us into your home and life.
Carla, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for all you do.
Michael and Anthony, I am sorry for your loss of such a wonderful Dad. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Dusty's life.
Darlene Houchens
December 3, 2009
Mike,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy&Wayne Dudley
December 3, 2009
To Dustys Sons !
Our Thoughts and Prayers be with you Both! I know that you are Proud to have had such Great Man for your DAD! Your Wonderful Memories of
the times wth your Dad will be with you
FOREVER!!!!!!!!GodBless You Both and
Your Family;s
Sandy&Wayne Dudley
December 3, 2009
Betty,
Our Thoughts and Prayers be with you
in the Loss of your Brother-in-Law
Dusty, when in just 3 weeks ago your Loss of Your Beloved Husband Wayne,
{Dusty;s Brother} puts more weight on the Heart already heavy! Just Remember
that they are now Together, with No more Pain! May The LORD be your STRENGTH Now and ForEver!!!!!!!!!
Love Your Friends Sandy&Wayne Dudley
& Nanny
Ron & debi Wobeter
December 3, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Yolie Williams
December 3, 2009
Carla, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sandy&Wayne Dudley
December 3, 2009
Stephanie & Jeff,
C.B.& Morgan & Zack
Our Thoughts and Prayers be with you all in the Loss of your Uncle Dusty !
Love you all!
Sandy & Wayne, & Nanny
Sandy&Wayne Dudley
December 3, 2009
Carolyn & David,
May the LORD give you that much needed
Strength in this time of the LOSS of
another Brother whom was very SPECIAL
to you and such a Great Person he was!
DUSTY he was a very much :PEOPLE: Person, always so greetable when ever
you seen him and I will not ever forget
the last time I seen him at your Brother Wayne;s Family night and the Hug he always gave when he saw you!
Even though his own suffering from the loss of his Brother Wayne, He always had that smile! Just remember he is with him now as well as your Mom,Dad,& Grandma! They are all looking down on
You & David,Stephanie,Jeff,C.B.,Morgan & Zack and outsmiling them all!
A very Special Person he was!
We are here for you all!!
Love your sister, sister in law Sandy,
Brother in law Wayneo, and Mom
Sandy&Wayne Dudley
December 3, 2009
Carla, Our thoughts and Prayers be with
you in the Loss of Your Husband Dusty,
A very Special Man he was!May you get
your much needed Strength from the :LORD: who will be by your side
every step of the way!!!!
Your Friends Sandy & Wayne Dudley
and Mom
Pat Bruffey & the family
December 3, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about "Dusty's" passing. We have you in our thoughts and prayer's.
Dusty was a wonderful Person.
He will always be in our hearts.
If there is anything we can do please let us know
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