William Church

William Church, 78, of Purlear, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016.

William was born on Sunday December 12, 1937, son of to the late Dottie Church Hamby and step-father, Ira Hill Hamby, in Wilkes County.

William is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shelby Trivette Church; sisters, Elizabeth Kerhoulas of Wilkesboro, Peggy L. Brown of Pulear, and Mary Sue St. Clair of Taylorville; brothers, Kenneth Ira Hamby, Max Hamby, and Billy Hamby, all of Purlear.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Lewis Fork Baptist Church. Pastor Dwayne Andrews and Pastor Sherrill Wellborn will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00-1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Flowers are being accepted or memorial donations may be given to: St. Jude Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.