William "Bill" Shinkle 70

William "Bill" Shinkle 70 of West Portsmouth, entered into the kingdom of Heaven on April 24, 2010 at Hempstead Manor. Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, he passed peacefully with his family at his side. He was born July 26, 1939 in Georgetown, Ohio to the late E. Brian and Naomi Pursley Shinkle. As a veteran of the Air Force, he lived his life with integrity and bravery. He was a member and trustee of Old Town United Methodist Church and Choir, The Farmers Bureau. Affectionately called "Grandpa Bill" by his grandchildren, he was an avid wood worker who, as stated by his grandchildren, "Could build anything". His generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by two wives; Lavonda and Sue Shinkle, one daughter; Tonia Shinkle, one brother; James Shinkle, two sisters; Ruth Corns and Hilda Frame.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Shinkle of West Portsmouth, one son; Scott (Phyllis) Shinkle of Denver, CO, 2 step sons; Todd (Tammy) Hazelbaker of Otway, Craig (Meleah) Hazelbaker of Friendship, one step daughter; Kim Bridwell of West Portsmouth, 7 grandchildren; Morgan and Mason Bridwell, Caleb, Ethan, Abigail, and Tehya Hazelbaker and Martina Shinkle, brother and sisters in law; Gordon and Phyllis Collett and June Hiles, mother-in-law; Ruby Prince and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 1PM Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Old Town United Methodist Church in West Portsmouth, with Rev. Matthew Brookes officiating. Interment will be in Rushtown Cemetery with graveside military rites by James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. Friends may call at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth from 6 to 8PM on Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Donations may be made to Old Town United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com