Echols, Shirley Bernard

Shirley Bernard Echols, age 83, of Blacksburg, died, Saturday, February 9, 2019, at his home. He was born in Blacksburg, VA on October 26, 1935 to the late Paul B. and Mamie Dillion Echols. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Mickey Echols, Gale Echols; brother-in-law; Fred Skurupey; and nephew, Greg Skurupey. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Shirley owned and operated Blacksburg Insulation with his sons

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ruth Miller Echols; daughters and sons-in-law, Kaye and John Endahl; Rosanna and Robert Gearheart; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Teresa Echols, Dennis and Patty Echols, Patrick and Jeri Elliott; grandchildren, Michael McCoy, April Dow and husband, Corey, Heather Self and husband, Denny, Jeremiah Gearheart and wife, Nikki, Sarah Trussell and husband, Zach, Bryan Endahl, Matthew Blankenship, Luke Elliott; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Bryson, Landon, Caylee, Tanner, Mason, Blair, Harper, Grayson; sister and best friend, Arlene Skurupey; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brownie and Donna Jeanne Miller; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Robert Wright and Pastor Todd Hallinan officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr SW, Blacksburg.

Flowers are appreciated or, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Growth Center, 1850 Electric Way, Christiansburg, VA 24073.