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WILLIAM "BILL" BURCHER WEBB, 72, of Huntington, WV, passed away November 6, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born October 15, 1951, in St. Marys, WV, a son of the late Deleno Webb and Evelyn Barkwill Webb.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Deleno (Pat) Webb and Michael Webb; a nephew, Eric Shawn Webb; two brothers-in-law, Daryl Culp, and Steve McGinnis; and a sister-in-law, Judy Webb.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Jervis Webb; two stepdaughters, Cassandra Chapman (Matt Ingle) of Huntington, WV and Katelyn Carroll (Caleb) of Midland, TX; three sisters, Anne Culp, Alice Johnson, and Ginny McGinnis all of St. Marys, WV; a brother, James "Jim" Webb (Vanda) of Pittsburgh, PA; a sister-in-law, Judith Webb of Lavalette, WV; a grandson, Garrett Chapman; and two granddaughters, Allegheny Carroll and Rio Carroll. Bill is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Bill maintained close friendships with boyhood friends from St. Marys and colleagues he had mentored (Intellectual Giants).
Bill graduated from Glenville State University with a degree in History, received his M.S.W. from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Northcentral University. In 2016, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Glenville State University. He was the founder and former Director of Oasis Behavioral Health in Barboursville. He served on the staff of Joan C. Edwards Medical School at Marshall University in the Department of Psychiatry as a Clinical Associate Professor. His life was lived in service to others and his community.
We will miss his unconditional love and corny jokes.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Wallace Family Funeral Home, South Point, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Little Victories, P.O. Box 247 Barboursville, WV 25504, or Huntington Area Food Bank, 1327 7th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701.
Wallace Family Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.wallaceffh.com.
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Kay webb
December 4, 2023
I will cherish many good times with Bill and his family. Bill was a good man and will be missed.
Alan Cummings
November 14, 2023
I began seeing Bill in 2005 and we became good friends.He always had a corny joke and positive outlook.Bill will truly missed by many people.I will sure miss our chats,and my phone will not ring this thursday.God Bless ya Bill. My condolences to family ad countless friends.
Sheila Finley
November 13, 2023
I have known Bill for a long time. He was always good to me. I'll cherish the memories. So sorry for your loss.
Kathy Young
November 12, 2023
Bill was always so kind to both my husband and myself. He was a blessing to know.
November 11, 2023
I worked with Bill several years ago and he was always kind to me. He was a really good guy. My thoughts are with Ginny. Vicki Jett
Tamara Burrow
November 8, 2023
Sharon and family, please accept my heart felt condolences. So very sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy.
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