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WILLIAM A. HAZEL, SR.
On September 3, 2012 of Broad Run, VA; born March 26, 1935; Bill is survived by Eleanor Costello Hazel, his devoted bride of 58 years; five children and their spouses, Dr. Bill Hazel, Jr. and his wife, Cindy, Ruth Hazel Little, Jeannie Soltesz and her husband, Bill, David Hazel and his wife, Mandi and Danny Hazel and his wife, Leslie Campbell Hazel. Bill and Eleanor have 11 grandchildren and a great- granddaughter. He is also survived by his two brothers, John 'Til' Hazel and L. Douglas Hazel. "Make it Happen" was not only Bill's favorite adage, but reflected the way he lived his life. A leader, businessman, philanthropist, and most of all a husband and father, Bill will be remembered for the impact he made on all those who were blessed to have known him. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday at the Chilton Commons at The Highland School, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 8 at 2 p.m. at Warrenton Presbyterian Church. Interment private at Little Georgetown Cemetery, Broad Run, VA. Memorials may be made to The Highland School at the above address, Warrenton Presbyterian Church, PO Box 187, Warrenton, VA 20188; Youth for Tomorrow, 11835 Hazel Circle Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 or The Virginia Literacy Foundation, 413 Stuart Circle, Suite 303, Richmond, VA 23220.www.moserfuneralhome.com.
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Dean Morehouse
August 31, 2021
Bill was a great man and we all benefited from his wisdom and friendship!
Dean morehouse
August 31, 2020
Hard to believe it has been eight (8) years seems like yesterday! Miss your entire family! Stay safe during this covid 19 times and we will catch up when it is over! Regards Dean morehouse
Victoire Sanborn
September 26, 2012
I had the privilege of working with the literacy programs that Mr. Hazel supported through his generous donations, and cannot thank him enough for his philanthropic work. He will be sorely missed by all the people whose lives he touched. Rest in peace, good sir.
Dean Morehouse
September 10, 2012
Many fond memories. Bill leaves us a hole in society that even his company can't fill.
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Jenifer Pickett-Duffy
September 9, 2012
I want to add my condolences to the family. I am Mark Pickett's mom and the wife of the deceased John Pickett, both have spoken highly of Bill.
Tom Smith
September 9, 2012
It was a great pleasure to know you and to have worked for you.My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family.
September 8, 2012
Dear Mrs. Hazel and family,
I was sorry to hear of Mr. Hazel's death. I fondly remember seeing the entire family at church. I can remember your hospitality when our Sunday School Classes would come to your farm for picnics. In Deepest Sympathy, Brenda Foley Vaughan
Dozer Dan Scott
September 7, 2012
TO ALL THE HAZEL FAMILIES AND FREINDS....'so sorry to hear about Mr HAZEL.Danny and Dave hang tight our thoughts are with you. DOZER DAN.
Ed Moore, Jr & III
September 7, 2012
Hazel Family,
It was a great honor and privilege to have known Bill over many years. Our sympathy to his family and friends.
The Ed Moore family
Fred Atwood
September 6, 2012
Dear Hazel family. I am so thankful for all Bill did for education in Virginia. It was a great pleasure to teach several of Bill's grandchildren, who are very wonderful people. My prayers are with your whole family as you deal with your loss. All the best.
ellen biggs
September 6, 2012
Sorry to hear about mr. Hazel. Our prayers are with you all.Love the family of glen biggs wife Ellen Biggs
September 6, 2012
To the Hazel Family from Doug Lewis;
It was an honor to work for Mr. Hazel. for more than 10 years. I learned so much in those years that made me a better person, both in my professional and personal lives. He was an inspiration to so many and he will be sorely missed by all of us.
Douglas M. Lewis
Dave Lambert
September 6, 2012
To all of the Hazel family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Hazel was a leader in his industry, a pioneer of the "total site contractor" concept. I knew him over a period of 35 years, as an Inspector for Fairfax Water and as an employee. He was a demanding boss, yet he was very kind to me when I needed his support. No one who knew Bill Hazel will ever forget him. He was a giant of a man and will be greatly missed!
Michael D'Aiuto
September 6, 2012
May God Bless
Pat Onderdonk
September 6, 2012
To the Hazel family ~ I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Mr. Hazel. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Wines
September 6, 2012
"Bill", I will miss you and all of your advice that you shared with me over the years. You brought hope and courage to many people not to mention their businesses. Rest in peace "Big Red".
Chantilly Excavating & Paving Corp.
September 6, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mr. Hazel's passing,he was a very special man and will be missed. Sharon lasher Fauquier Springs Country Club.
Michael Fegan
September 6, 2012
Dr. Bill Hazel, I'm so sorry to learn about the passing of your father, unarguably a wonderful man. I sincerely wish you and your entire family my deepest sympathy.
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