William Wayne Carper

May 13, 1926 - June 13, 2014

William Wayne Carper, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Lewis-Gale Hospital after a long illness. He was born May 13, 1926, the third child of Milan Charles and Wincie Lee Carper. He was a retired military man having joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 17. A member of the greatest generation, he served in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war ended and he was discharged, he joined the Army and remained for 21 more years. He was also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired to Satellite Beach, Florida in 1969 where he lived until moving back to Craig County ten years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Florence Karsh Carper; brothers Milan Charles, Jr. (Buddy) and Norman; sisters Lyda Richard, Jean Jehle, and Sandra Reynolds; and nephew Michael Carper. He and his wonderful stories, kindness and great sense of humor will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his remaining sibling, Carolyn Heldreth; nieces Sherry McLain, Charlene Russeau, Rhonda McDonald, Elizabeth Huffman, Lori McDaniel; nephews Steve Heldreth and Tim Reynolds; and many great-nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Huffman Memorial Park with Military Rites performed by VFW Post #4491. www.paitselfh.com