Ira J. Kail

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ira Joseph Kail, 93, of Lynchburg, Va., formerly of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ira Jacob and Marilla Marie Bovie Kail. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ferris Kail. Lt. Col. Kail was a graduate of Ohio State University where he received a master's degree in chemical engineering. He served in the United States Army for 25 years, including service in World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in European ground operations. Following his active duty career, he worked in a Civil Service position at Bellwood, Richmond, Va., until his retirement.

Lt. Col. Kail is survived by his sons, Dr. James J. "Jim" Kail, DDS, and wife, Joan, of Chesapeake, Va., and Frederick B. "Bo" Kail, MSN, and wife, Liz, of Lynchburg, Va.; grandchildren, Kim Armentrout and husband, Darrin, of Midlothian, Va., Jeff Kail and wife, Denise, of Chesapeake, Va., Kristin Stowe and husband, David, of Richmond, Va., Nancy Freerksen and husband, Brian, of Lynchburg, Va., Joe Kail and wife, Leana, of Lynchburg, Va., and John Kail of Macon, Ga.; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 110 Union St., Petersburg, with the Rev. Rick Greenwood, rector, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service. Interment with full military honors will follow the service at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 564, Petersburg, VA 23804 or to the Fellowship Endowment Fund at Westminster Canterbury, 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.