William Edward Masters Jr.

William Edward Masters, Jr., 79, of Penhook, died Saturday August 29, 2009. He was born in Eau Clair, Wisconsin May 12, 1930, a son of the late William and Frieda Masters, Sr. His youth was spent in New Mexico and Richland, Wash. as his father help build ROUTE 66. Mr. Masters was a decorated US Air Force veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Benton City, WA Masonic Lodge and a retired Nuclear Mechanical Engineer Level 3. Surviving are his wife, Gail; daughters, Frieda Masters, of Boones Mill and Karen Akers, of Washington; sons, William (Billy) Edward Masters, III, of Penhook and Jon Masters, of Washington; grandchildren, Brenna and Connor Akers; brother, Walter Masters; sister, Madeline Masters Houston; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009, with the Rev. Judith Short officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Penhook United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 215, Penhook, Va. 24137. His family will receive friends one hour prior to services at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, your exclusive provider of "Veterans and Family Memorial Care". www.florafuneralservice.com