Bill P. Ervin

Bill P. Ervin, age 77, of Gate City, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Army Virginia National Guard and had proudly served his country for 12+ years. Following his time in the military, he became an employee of the Eastman Chemical Company and retired with 28+ years of service. Bill enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and most of all being with his family and friends. He had a special place in his heart for several pets he had throughout his life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by all who met him. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Florence Ervin; and sister, Emma Kate Ervin Pendleton. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Susie Q. Upchurch Ervin; daughter, Jennifer K. Ervin Taylor and husband, Lynn; son, James Thomas Ervin; and special cousins, Bill Stallard, John Stallard, Jim Adams, Ernie Pete Williams and Ina Kay Adams Donaldson. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City, VA, with military rites performed by the American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 and Dr. Lester Morelock officiating. There will be a receiving of friends and family immediately following the service in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City is proudly serving the Ervin family.