Obituary

William Bill Wellman
(March 7, 1951 - March 3, 2010)

WILLIAM DARRAL "Bill" WELLMAN, 58, of Huntington, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 8, 2010, at 6 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Dr. C.J. Adkins. Bill was born on March 7, 1951, in Montcalm, W.Va., the son of the late William Harry and Goldie Helene Wellman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shelby. Bill was a retired private duty LPN and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., having served during the Vietnam War. Bill is survived by his wife, Debra Lackey Wellman; his father and mother-in-law, James and Rachel Lackey; three stepsons, John Timothy and Christopher Steven Robertson, and William Michael Knight; two granddaughters, Patricia and Gaberiella; and five sisters, June, Judy, Gail, Linda Sue and Rita. Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Bill was a heart transplant recipient and in his death he was an organ donor. Contributions may be made to KODA at 106 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. The Huntington Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites Monday after the funeral service.