William Posy "Bill" Unrue, Jr.

February 28, 1928 - July 4, 2018

William Posy "Bill" Unrue, Jr., 90, of 602 Lynn Street, Hurt died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Doris Elizabeth Carrico Unrue. He was born February 28, 1928 in Altavista, a son of the late William Posy Unrue, Sr. and Lula Anne Scruggs Unrue. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, a retired supervisor of The Lane Company of 50 years and a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by one son, William D. Unrue, Sr. and his wife Leisa of Fries; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Edward Unrue; and five sisters. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Mount Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Brady Willis with military honors by American Legion Altavista Memorial Post 36 and Gretna Post 232. The family will receive friends at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider New Prospect Baptist Church, P.O. Box 547, Hurt, VA 24563.