Obituaries

George W. Adrian passed away February 26th 2024 in Fishersville Virginia. He was called Billy and Uncle Bill by close family members.

He is survived by one daughter Dianne Adrian Byrer and her husband John of Staunton Virginia; and his sister Jean Robertson of Stephen City, Virginia.

He was the son of Samuel and Eugenia Adrain.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Adrian who passed away on April 5th 2020; and a daughter Susan Adrian Kellar and son Richard A. Adrian.

He grew up in Ashburn Virginia. He served in the Navy for 20 years as a supply officer on many battleships including the aircraft carrier USS America. He often was gone for 6 months or more and moved often throughout the course of his service. When he retired he moved to Doddridge County West Virginia where he farmed, hunted, was active in the community and sold real estate. He along with his wife Barbara hosted many gatherings of friends and family at their home over the years. Barbara and George were charter members of the Doddridge County Riding Club.

Barbara passed away in April of 2020 at the beginning of the Covid pandemic therefore a memorial service will be held by the family for both Barbara and George at Welcome Baptist Church on Big Battle Run Road in Salem, WV on Saturday March 2, 2024 at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Paws and Claws Doddridge County Humane Society, 1286 Wiseman Run, Salem, WV 26426.

Expressions of sympathy maybe extended to the family at www.amoscarelli.com.