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William Pack Obituary
March 20, 1932 - March 7, 2022
William "Bill" Pack, 89, of Forest went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 7, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ann. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, David Pack and wife, Sonja of Centreville, Va., and Daniel Pack and wife, Lori of Matthews, N.C.; sister, Wanda Davis and husband, Gene of Hinton, W.Va.; a brother, Steve Pack and wife, Rita of Hinton, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Ede Olsen of Forest; six grandchildren, Ashley, Chad and wife, Rachel, Krista, Kelsey, Andrew, and Justin Pack; and two great-grandchildren, Rhett and Callen Pack, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Hill and brother-in-law, Leroy Hill. Bill was born March 20, 1932, in Beckley, W.Va., a son of the late William Pack Sr. and Norene Walthall Pack of Hinton, W.Va.
Bill honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force for seven years. He managed the bookstore at Bob Jones University after graduation, and then retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 28 years as a Financial Analyst. He was also a faithful member of Timberlake Baptist Church for 56 years.
Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his wife, sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling, camping, woodworking, and working out in the yard around his home. He faithfully served his Lord at Timberlake Baptist Church as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and pianist for many years.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Timberlake Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Timberlake Baptist Church with Pastor Bryan Ferrell officiating. Interment will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to Timberlake Baptist Church, Timberlake Christian School, and Bob Jones University.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com
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Danny and Bonnie Day
March 11, 2022
Sorry to hear about Mr. Pack-- praying for the family and he will be greatly missed !
Doug Noffsinger
March 11, 2022
Dave and Danny, I'm very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I recall him as a good man of strong faith. Blessings on you all. Quite a family!
Gene and Jean Thurston
March 10, 2022
Bill's life was a living testimony of his love for God and his family. He will be missed. Praying for you all!
Jackie Gould Kramar
March 10, 2022
I worked for Mr Pack at Bob Jones Book Store while putting my husband through school at BJ. Always a gentleman who loved his Heavenly Father
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