William P. Virgin

William Virgin Obituary

Virgin, William P.
1956 - 2020
William P Virgin Jr died December 15, 2020 in Renton,WA. He was born in 1956 in Princeton, NJ, to William P Virgin Sr & Hester M Virgin. Bill was an Eagle Scout & graduated from OSU with a degree in Journalism. He wrote for newspapers in Weirton WV, Charleston WV, Tacoma WA , and the Seattle Post Intelligencer where he was a business columnist. Bill most recently was owner of Page 2 Books, publisher and editor of 3 newsletters & columnist at Tacoma News Tribune. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Cole, daughters Sedalia and Riley and his father, William P. Virgin Sr. and sister Alison C. Auclair both of Columbus OH. He is missed very much.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2020.

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Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos

December 21, 2022

Having known Bill on both a professional and personal basis for 30+ years, I found him to be a person of integrity, objectivity and independence. As such, he was a credit to his profession. On a personal basis, Bill was a kind, gentle soul. This made him a friend for all seasons. Bill was a blessing in my life and I am forever grateful for his friendship.
Love and Blessings,
Rev Protodeacon & Mrs George Haloulakos
San Diego, CA

Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos

January 10, 2022

Prayers for peace and strength in blessed memory of my friend, Bill. He was a role model of integrity and I am forever grateful to Bill for his stalwart support of my ministry, published work and lay profession. May his memory be eternal.
Love and Blessings,
Rev Protodeacon & Mrs George Haloulakos
San Diego, CA

Joe Sterling

April 27, 2021

Bill and I were colleagues at the Weirton Daily Times in the '70s and we kept up from time to time since. I've always admired his skill, toughness and intellect. He was the epitome of journalistic professionalism and excellence. My condolences to his friends and family.

Larry Andrews

April 5, 2021

I knew Bill from elementary school. His mom was our Cub Scout den mother. We lost touch when I moved to California, and just briefly re connected a few years ago. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

Kevin Matthews

January 22, 2021

22 January 2021

Bill & I worked together at the Charleston Daily-Mail in the mid-1980s & had stayed in touch throughout the years. He had a sardonic wit that was aimed only at those who deserved it; he was also the kindest & best of friends. His wife, Jenny reached out with a note that arrived this afternoon to say he is gone. Anyone whose life he touched would say that we are better for having known him. He was a good friend; I will miss knowing he is in this world.

Teri Moore

January 14, 2021

I just learned of BIll's passing. I'm so profoundly sorry for your loss, Jenny, Sedalia and RIley. He was a wonderful man, incredible and ethical journalist

Loren Lyon

January 6, 2021

Bull was a highly intelligent man who wrote with eloquence and purpose. He was a quintessential journalist. His personal strength and determination to rise above physical limitations was truly inspirational.
Bill was an advocate for business and especially manufacturing in Washington State. His constancy of purpose over many years made him one of the pre-eminent experts about manufacturing in our state.
It was always a pleasure to see Bill and discuss our shared passion for manufacturing.
He was an important cog in the Washington State business wheel and will be sorely missed.

Douglas Mayer

January 1, 2021

I knew Bill as a good friend for more than 50 years, starting with Dominion Junior High School. He really found the right calling as a business journalist -- he had a lively and witty mind that expressed itself in clear writing which was always a pleasure to read. Though we kept in touch by e-mail, I last saw Bill in person years ago when he came to New York, where I work, to receive an award from his publisher, Hearst. Unfortunately, I was never able to visit Bill and his family in the Seattle area, where after his newspaper work there ended he and his wife ended up reviving a used bookstore!

Bill accomplished much personal and public good for any man, let alone one afflicted as he was since young adulthood with a crippling disease that he handled bravely. Bill was a true friend and an admirable man. God bless his family, and may he rest in peace.

Katherine White

January 1, 2021

I worked with Bill for many years at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He was a brilliant thinker and writer, and I was honored to know him and his wife. His integrity made him a respected journalist. Underneath his serious demeanor was a wonderfully-surprising sense of humor!
Much love to his family.

Steve McIntosh

December 28, 2020

Knew Bill from school. His ability to use words to paint a masterpiece was incredible. He proved that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword. RIP friend

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