William “Bill” David Morrissette Sr. of Chester, Va., passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Born in Tazewell, Va., to the late Clarence L. and Vicie Ratcliffe Morrissette, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Nancye Woods, Violet and his twin, Betty Whitlock.
Bill was a member of Chester United Methodist Church. He retired after more than 30 years of service with Allied Chemical, and he was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Roberta Ann “Bobbie” Akers Morrissette; daughter, Donna M. Nunery and husband, Monty; son, William D. Morrissette Jr. and wife, Janet; grandchildren, Christopher “Aaron” Futch, Evan Wiser Nunery, William D. Morrissette III and wife, Stephanie, Daniel “Danny” Morrissette and Jill Edwards; great-grandchildren, Kenzie, Paris, Mallory, Gabriel, Liam, William and Eli; sister, Frances Houliares; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
The family wishes to extend deepest gratitude to Mary Halberson, who was a loving caregiver and family friend to Bill.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Kindred Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival St., Chester, Va., 23831, with the Rev. Clara Gestwick and the Rev. Patrick Pillow officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chester United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Road, Ste. 130, Glen Allen, Va., 23060.
Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
