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Billy "Spookie" Thomas Shreve, 63, of Saltwell Road, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 9, 2010 at the residence of Mike and Barbara Freed, where he has lived for the last fourteen years.  He was born in Elkins on December 19, 1946, a son of the late Dorsey Thad and Loredieth L. Bram Shreve. 

He is survived by three children, William “Billy” Shreve, Weston; Andrew Curtis Shreve of Kingwood; and Rose Ann Shreve of Elkins; three grandchildren, Cassandra, Madelyn and Curtis Shreve; four brothers, Donnie Shreve of Elkins; Tommy Shreve of Elkins; Jerry Shreve of Mill Creek; and Terry Shreve of TN; four sisters, Wanda Landis of Franklin; Darlene Bennett of TN; Linda Shreve, Elkins; and Sandra Ware of Elkins; several nieces and nephews; and special caregivers with whom he lived with, Mike, Barbara and Sami Freed.  

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Shreve who passed away in 1992; and one granddaughter, Mikalya Shreve. 

Bill was a veteran of the United States Army proudly serving during the Vietnam War in the 82nd Airborne from June 1966 through June 1969, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Air Medal and also the Purple Heart.  He was a lifetime member of the Mountaineer Chapter 724 of the Purple Heart.  Following his time in the Army he was employed as a coal miner and worked for the Valley Camp Wheeling Island Creek Coal Company and the Bethlehem Mines, retiring in 1999.  He was a member of District 31 Local 4172 UMWA.  He was a volunteer at the VA Hospital through Help Hospitalized Veterans and was a member of the Military Funeral Honor Guard through the Fairmont VFW.  He also enjoyed woodworking and attended Coons Run Baptist Church. 

Family and friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 6-8 p.m.  Billy will lie in state at Coons Run Baptist Church on Friday, June 11, 2010, from 10 – 11 a.m where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ben Simmons presiding.  Interment will be in Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins where Military Funeral Honors will be accorded.  

Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport

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Thu, Jun 10, 2010 1:47 pm My heartfelt condolences to the family of Billy Shreve. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Childhood memories of our youth on Georgetown Road come flooding back in our thoughts. Love to you all Your cousins Patricia " Patte" Shreve of Norfolk Virginia and Barbara J. Shreve of Elkins WV.

 
Thu, Jun 10, 2010 8:57 pm

Family of Billy Shreve: Children, Grandchildren, and Siblings:  We would like to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad, Granddad, and brother. Billy was one fine soul. Mom & Dad used to take us to visit Dorsey & Lorene and we played many days with Billy & the rest of the kids.  Billy & I were born the same year, even the same month, I being 10 days older. When we moved from Elkins, we weren't around them as much, but I still remembered him and the others with much affection. In later years, I worked with Billy at Bethlehem Mines and got reacquainted. I saw him for the last time about a year ago.  I had heard he was really sick, and was sorry to hear that. I guess now he won't have to suffer anymore. I will always remember him with affection and will miss seeing him around, even if it wasn't very often. He is part of my childhood memories and I always enjoyed visiting with all of them. My husband also liked Billy very much. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers and Billy will always be a good memory I will carry with me and think of with affection. God bless all of you.

Allen and Sharon Shreve Armstrong

 
Thu, Jun 10, 2010 11:28 am To the Shreve Family...My sympathy in the passing of Billy. As a teen I stayed many nights with the family and was friends with Darlene and Linda.
May God grant you comfort and wonderful memories at this sad time. Prayers.
Glenda Schoonover Matthew