Barham, William Alvis

William Alvis “Hippie Wild Bill” Barham, age 60, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Iris L. Barham.

He was the owner of Skin Ink and Body Shop in Radford where he was a tattoo artist and body piercer.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl C. Barham of Dublin, three daughters; Holly Marie Clemons and Jennifer Rose Clemons both of Christiansburg, and Helena Latain Barham of Radford, two sons; William Peace Barham and Ronald Austin Barham both of Draper, 8 grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be held, Sunday, April 1, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:p.m. at the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, Christiansburg, VA. The Barham family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com