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William Elwood "Big" Halterman Sr.
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"Big" Elwood Halterman Sr. William "Big" Elwood Halterman Sr., a resident of Mount Sidney, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 13, 2010.
He was born on December 2, 1919, in Mount Solon, the son of the late William R. and Lola Margaret Michael Halterman.
"Big" graduated from North River High School and retired from DuPont of Waynesboro in 1982 after 27 years of service. He had previously been employed at Celanese in Verona, and Cumberland, Maryland, plants.
During World War II, he served 36 months in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations in the 632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was a member of Mount Sidney United Methodist Church, where he held a variety of offices; VFW Post 2216; National AARP; XYZ's; Life member of the Mount Sidney Ruritan Club; the Republican Party. He served as Secretary of the Augusta County Electoral Board for 12 years and was on the Augusta County Planning Commission for eight years.
On November 29, 1941, he married Hazel Stuple, who preceded him in death on December 24, 1994. They were married for 53 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Twyla H. Austin and her husband, J.T., of Mount Sidney; a son, W.E. "Woody" Halterman Jr. and his wife, Sarah Jarrells Halterman, of Harrisonburg; a sister, Shirley Ware and her husband, John, of Mount Solon; a sister-in-law, Wilma Halterman of Churchville; a brother-in-law, Roy Hilbert of Dayton; and numerous, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Mount Sidney United Methodist Church.
A funeral service will follow 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, with the Reverend Helen Zottoli officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Sidney United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 284, Mount Sidney, VA 24467 or the Division of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980631, Richmond, VA 23298-0631.
Lindsey Funeral Homes and Crematory in Weyers Cave is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindseyweyerscave.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Collie Jean
November 18, 2010
November 18, 2010
My sweet Uncle Big,
I saw you last about 6 weeks ago, and you still had that smile and twinkle in your eye. You had just made a casserole for a church function--still planning for the future and living life to the brim in your 90s. The grapes we picked from your arbor that day were the best. For 59 years you have been my favorite uncle. God bless, and thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace now.
Doris Stuple Hayslett
November 17, 2010
Twyla and Woody, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Big is the end of a generation for us. We loved him dearly and we will miss him dearly. He was an amazing (and very good looking) man. I send this on behalf of my mother who has many, many wonderful stories to share that we shall cherish always. May God be with you
November 17, 2010
twyla and woody I was sadden to hear about the passing of your father "BIG". may GOD be with you. ernie nuckols
Larry & Lois Huffer
November 16, 2010
Twyla and Woody, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad "Big". As long time friends of the family there are many memories of him that will be cherished for us, especially for Emma and Weldon. I know he will be sadly missed by all, and may God give you strength and comfort during this time.
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November 16, 2010
Twyla and Tom/ Woody and Sarah - We are so sorry to hear about "Big". (I called him the "Candy Man".) He was like a father to me growing up. We just heard the news around 11:00 today, so it was too late to plan to come over. You are in our prayers and may you find some comfort knowing friends are thinking about you. May God Bless!
Jack & Bootie Nicholas and Alice Hamilton (Culpeper, VA)
Steve & Peggy Miller
November 15, 2010
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
lisa wildman
November 15, 2010
To the Halterman children. I am deeply saddened by the passing of "Big"your dad. I will miss him very much. He truly touched my heart. Thoughts and prayers be with you.
November 15, 2010
May it give you some comfort knowing that others are thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending you our prayers and love.
Brad, Marcy, Carter and Bailey
November 15, 2010
Sorry for your loss. R.L. White (Oklahoma City)
Sheryl Grant
November 15, 2010
Twyla & Woody;
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I know how hard this must be for you. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time. May God Bless you and your families.
In Christ's Love,
Sheryl (formerly Blizzard) Grant (former member of Mt Sidney UMC)
Gene & Brenda Sheffer
November 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. We will miss him....
November 15, 2010
Twyla, so sorry to read about the death of your father. My prayers go out to you and your brother and the rest of the families.
Darlene (Staples) Shifflett
Gary Simmons
November 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary and Kathy Simmons
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