J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Radcliff, Wiley Eben, Sr.

Friday, September 05, 2008

Wiley Eben Radcliff, Sr., 87, of Hopewell died Friday, September 5, 2008 in Riverview on the Appomattox Nursing Home. He was born in Beaufort County, NC and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. Mr. Radcliff served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was a retired building inspector for Central State Hospital and worked as a carpenter for the union in Hopewell . He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Joseph and Irene Williams Radcliff, his wife Marguerite Dale Radcliff, a son, Richard Radcliff and a great granddaughter, Morgan F. Griffin. Mr. Radcliff is survived by two daughters, Joan R. Lambert and her husband Charles of Hopewell, Barbara R. Levine and her husband Ray of Chester, a son, Wiley E. Radcliff, Jr. and his wife Ellen of Hopewell, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a brother Henry “Scooter” Webb of Hopewell. The family will receive friends, Monday, September 8, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne Rickman, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA, 23060 or Crater Community Hospice, 840 W. Roslyn Road, Suite E, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

To all of Wiley's family, we are sorry for your loss. We have gotten to know and love Wiley over the past several years. We knew him as a man who loved and was very proud of his family. We also knew of his pain and suffering. May he rest in peace.

May God Bless you all.

Lovie and Jerry Ruloff

Posted by: Lovie & Jerry Rulodd at September 8, 2008 08:25 PM

Dearest Joan & Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father. Having worked with you and your loving mom for so many years, I've come to respect and love your family as my own. Please know that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow. As you well know, I lost my mom only 1 year ago, but God's strength and mercy has sustained my dad and my entire family. Please know that I am praying for you and your family !
Love and Blessings ! :-) Bert (Mr. B)

Posted by: Bert Boisseau Mr. "B" at September 8, 2008 10:31 AM

Wiley Jr, & family
I just wanted to let yall know my thoughts and prayers are with yall.Even though I only met your dad when he came to our facility,I really got to know he was an interesting man.When he first came to us he would talk to me about his medals from the navy and his cb radio days .I had even talked with the social worker at the facility to see if we could get him a cb radio for him to listen to in his room for the little while when he was in there by his self but then due to reasons beyond any of our control it never happened .Now he is at the head cb.and happy and not in any pain
If I can ever do any thing for yall let me know ,Yallknow where I am .
karen parker L.P.N

Posted by: KAREN PARKER at September 7, 2008 02:43 AM

All though grieving his loss we give thanks to God Grandpa is in a better place. We will miss him. I am sorry I am unable to make it to the service. I am sorry I cannot be there for my family when they need it most. I find it hard to believe that Grandpa will not be home next time I come to visit, yet I find peace in knowing we were able to see him one last time, he was able to hold and kiss my children one last time, and he is finally back with Grandma where he belongs.

Wendy

Posted by: Wendy Moya at September 7, 2008 01:09 AM

Joan,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you are holding up okay. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Know that you were a wonderful daughter and that God will look after you and your family.
Patsy Sebera

Posted by: Patsy Sebera at September 6, 2008 12:55 PM

We in the cb radio community will miss him on the radio in the mornings.

We continue to hold Wiley's families in our prayers. The master declared, well done, good and faithful servant share in the joy of your master.

Posted by: Frank Loftis at September 6, 2008 10:42 AM

Barbara and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I pray that the Lord will be with you and comfort you in your time of grief.
Ann and Steve King

Posted by: Ann Davis King at September 5, 2008 10:47 PM