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BILL B. HARBOUR

1934 - 2016

BILL B. HARBOUR obituary, 1934-2016, HUNTINGTON, WV

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

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BILL HARBOUR Obituary





BILL B. HARBOUR, age 81, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away August 6, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1934, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Worthy Byron Harbour and Hazel Young Harbour. He graduated from Marshall University in 1987 with a double major in English and Speech. Bill served as president of Sigma Delta Phi, Spanish honor fraternity while at Marshall. He later obtained a specialization in analytical chemistry. Bill worked for AEP for 37-½ years and was responsible for all paint and corrosion maintenance and contract work for all plant facilities. He served as choir director, Board chairman, Sunday school teacher and usher at Trinity Church of God in Huntington. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean Plank Harbour. He is survived by his children, Mark S. Harbour of Columbus, Ohio; and Kelli Bragg of Poca; his grandchildren, Danny Bragg (Bianca), Shawna Johnson (Jonathan), Savannah Harbour and Taylor Harbour; and his great-grandchildren, Tatum, Rome, and Kennedy Jean Bragg, Jace and Jonathan Jake Johnson. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his time and fellowship with his lifelong friends included in this was his dear friend Rev. James C. Burchett. Bill was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and above all, a God-fearing man. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Trinity Church of God, Huntington, by Rev. Ken Toler and Rev. James C. Burchett. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Aug. 9, 2016.

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Susan Carson

August 18, 2016

I really enjoyed the time I spent working with Bill.

August 11, 2016

To the family we love you all and have surely missed Bill as our neighbor. Jean and Bill were very special people to us . Knowing them for many years from Trinity Church of God and are very special Aunt Rosie Nickels who was a faithful Member there. I am sure that they are all singing around heaven. God Bless you all and peace be with you. Becky Flowers and family

August 11, 2016

May the depth of your faith and the love of those who are also mourning your loss, comfort and support you. Proverbs 17:17;
1 Thessalonians 4:14

~Debra. HR

Cliff Mol

August 10, 2016

We will miss him, Bill and Jean were our church family, friends, neighbors, and we shared and enjoyed many good times and memories.
Cliff and Connie Mol

Elizabeth Murphy

August 10, 2016

Mark and Kelli you had a great dad and he was a wonderful person I will miss his smile I have great memories always remember the good times and now he is with your Mom You will see him again stay strong in your faith I can't be there today but in spirit I am i love you both and I will be praying for you and checking on you in the coming days you are just like family to me Peace be with you

Clayton Hicks

August 9, 2016

you will be mis we love you
Clayton Hicks

August 9, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family. I hope you can find comfort in the words at Psalms 145:18,19. May you find the strength to cope through this difficult time.

Dana Gibson

August 9, 2016

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Bill's family in your loss. Good memories from when I worked with Bill in Huntington years ago. You never forget a good person/friend.

Sherrie Lam Federer

August 9, 2016

I remember him and Jean so well from church. Always a smile and happy. I'm very sorry for your loss but it's for sure heavens gain. God bless you at this time....

Sherrie Lam Federer

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