Willard R. Norfleet

Willard R. Norfleet, 90, of Roanoke, Va., affectionately known as "Handsome Willard" went peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family and friends on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was a member as well as "The Greeter" of Penn Forest Wesleyan Church for over 50 years. Willard was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving as Technical Sergeant in the 29th Infantry Division, 116th Infantry Regiment. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and The Bronze Star Medals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucy Leona Hall and William Norfleet; and daughter, Shirley Norfleet. Willard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Lancaster Norfleet; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Connie Norfleet, of Roanoke; sister, Jean Norfleet; two granddaughters, Julie Norfleet-Parsons and husband, Todd, of Christiansburg, and Taylor Renee Norfleet, of Roanoke; grandson, Christopher "Travis" Norfleet, of Roanoke; and one great-granddaughter, Macie Katherine Thomas Parsons, of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church, 3735 Chaparral Drive, Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Greg Reynolds, the Rev. Myron Atkinson and the Rev. George Puffenbarger officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be at Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 12, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Downtown Chapel. The family welcomes you to join them following interment at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall for a luncheon honoring and celebrating Willard's life.