Roy Everett Life, 85, of Williamstown, WV, died at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born on July 4, 1923 in Wood County, to Will and Vernie Boyce Life. Roy was a United States Army veteran of WWII. Having served in various battles and campaigns, he was awarded several decorations and citations, including service medals, five Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart, having been wounded in action on March 21, 1945, in Germany. He retired as a Millwright Inspector from Union Carbide, following 34 years of service. Roy was a member of the VFW and F.O. Eagles, both in Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife, Alwilda Marshall Life, whom he married on April 12, 1946; a daughter, Julia King (Charles) of Williamstown; two sons, Chris Life of Tucson, Arizona, and Tony Life of Williamstown; three grandchildren, Sara and Emily Life of Mesa, Arizona, and Shane King (Tricia) of Parkersburg; a sister Nina Boley of South Parkersburg; and a brother, Lloyd Life of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with The Rev. Scott Morehead officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown, with full military honors being observed. Visitation will be anytime on Tuesday, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. It is suggested that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes offers on-line condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com
