Memitt, William I.

William I. Memitt, 79, a lifelong resident of Riner, Va., went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 23, 2008.

He was a farmer and carpenter with numerous jobs and talents. He will be missed by his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Romeo and Mamie Memitt, sisters, Madeline Gearheart and Elizabeth Thomas, brother, Robert Memitt, and granddaughter, Jennifer Memitt.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mildred Memitt; three sons and their wives, Bill and Sandra Memitt, Ralph and Vickie Memitt and Ted and Pamela Memitt; sister and brother-in-law, Mitchell and Ruth Dowdy; and sister Mary Kipps; four grandsons, Eric Martin, Matt and Colby Memitt and Daniel Memitt; six granddaughters, Jessica Linkous, Ashlee, Tiffany, Skyler, Maegen and Abigail Memitt; great-grandchildren, Tristen Bond, Briana Martin and Shelia Memitt; many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 25, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Funeral service will be held on Thursday June 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, Riner, Va., with Pastor James Bradley and Pastor Russell Gordon officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery on Broad Shoals Road, Riner, Va.

Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.