BILL JAMES DUNFEE

1932 - 2015

BILL JAMES DUNFEE, 83, of Huntington, husband of Barbara Dunfee, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1932, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late John L. and Olive Johnson Dunfee. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Joe Dunfee. In addition to his wife he is survived by daughters Jonna (Chuck) Hughes of Milton, Margy (Todd) Blankenship with whom he made his home in Huntington, Katrina (Rick) Eskins of Huntington, Lauren Chamberlain of Harker Heights, Texas; grandchildren Chris (Melanie) Hughes, Alison (Michael) White, Sean Hughes, Cara Eskins, Travis Eskins, Shelbi Crow, all of Huntington, Bailey Chamberlain, Brandon (Miriah) Knapp and Jonathon Knapp of Killeen, Texas; and eight great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Larry McCoy. Bill served as Cabell County Commissioner for 18 years and was instrumental in adding water lines to remote areas of the county. He retired as an agent for Prudential Insurance. He was also a volunteer driver for the DAV for several years. Bill enjoyed collecting cast iron toy soldiers and traveled the area to shows to find elusive pieces for his collection. He was an avid history buff who loved to travel and explore Presidential home sites, burial sites and historic locations. He loved Revolutionary War and Civil War battle songs and road trips were often filled with not only history, but songs. Needless to say, a trip with Bill was always interesting! Bill loved Colonial Williamsburg and that was a favorite place for him to travel. As such, his family has decided that his ashes will be scattered there at some time in the future. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Steve Harvey officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service time at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to your favorite charity in Bill's honor. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.