William Ray Pomfrey

William R. "Bill" Pomfrey,62, of Blackstone, VA and native of Charles City Co., departed this life and passed into eternal peace on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007.

He was a respected gentleman in the community and a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Bill is survived by his wife, Betty Happel Pomfrey; a daughter, Kandi Pomfrey; a son, Christopher and his wife, Carol Lynn Pomfrey; four grandchildren, Blair Hodge, Andrew, Sarah and Hunter Pomfrey, all of Blackstone; five brothers, Jack, Gary and Pem, all of Richmond, Mike of GA, and Tom Marshall of NY; and a sister, Sharon Dillingham of Montpelier.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M., Thursday, at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd., Bus. Hwy. 460, Blackstone, VA and also where a memorial celebration of his life will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. Rev. Michael E. Ruppert officiating.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: The Resident Fund, c/o Heritage Hall HCC, PO Box 549, Blackstone, VA 23824. www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com

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