George W. "Bill" Almond, Sr.
December 12, 1925 - March 2, 2020
George William “Bill” Almond age 94 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Bill was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired in sales with many years of service. He was a member of Red Valley United Methodist Church and also the Ruritan Club. After retirement he enjoyed working with wood becoming a crafted furniture maker. He was born on December 12, 1925 a son of the late Louis Finley and Viola Craghead Almond. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Jack Finley Almond; and his sister, Dorothy Fowler. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Thornton Almond; his sons, Ed Almond (Sharlene), Bill Almond (Tammy), Bobby Almond and John Almond (Valerie); his grandchildren, Micah Almond (Amber), Olivia Patrick (Robert), and Stephanie Baker (Chance); great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Charlie and Josie Patrick, Cohen and Camden Baker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Red Valley UMC 30 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill, VA 24065. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Red Valley UMC with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road) Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com
George William “Bill” Almond age 94 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Bill was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired in sales with many years of service. He was a member of Red Valley United Methodist Church... View Obituary & Service Information