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Obituary
William W. Beldon,
87, of Huntington, passed away June 27, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones
Hospice House. Born on August 25, 1924 in Ashland Ky., he was the son of
James and Harriet Beldon.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years,
Frances E. Beldon.
William is survived by his daughter and spouse Sara and Martin Curtis of Ft.
Lauderdale, FL; his daughter Rena K. Beldon of Huntington and his son and
spouse: William R. and Beverly Beldon of Huntington; his sister Betty Candy
of El Cajon, CA; his brother: George R. Beldon of Fayetteville, NC; and two
granddaughters and two great granddaughters.
William graduated from Paintsville High School and attended Berea College.
He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a pharmacist mate third class in the US
Navy while stationed at Parris Island, SC.
He married Frances Evans at the conclusion of WWII and they began their life
together in Huntington, He was a member of the Vinson Memorial Christian
Church(Disciples of Christ), serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher
until his death, He was also a life member of American Legion Post 16, as
well as a Kentucky Colonel.
William worked as a prosthetic dental technician for the Belco Dental
Laboratory, and subsequently at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Center in Spring Valley. He retired in 1989.
William was an avid golfer, gardener, and a fan of Marshall University
sports and the Cincinnati Reds. He was a lifelong blood donor through the
American Red Cross, donating over 27 gallons. He actively served his
community through the Little League and Babe Ruth baseball programs, as well
as Vinson High School Athletic Boosters. He was appointed to serve as a
member of the Wayne County Board of Education. After his retirement he
volunteered as a guide at the Heritage Farm Museum and Village. He also
contributed to the work of the Westmoreland Neighborhood Association,
chairing the Fire Service Committee.
The family thanks the many neighbors, friends and caregivers who were so
kind to William during his illness.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the
Reger Funeral Chapel, with Chaplin Pablo Gonzales officiating. Visitation
will be at 11:00 am on Saturday until service time. Burial will follow at
the Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, Ky.
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