VIRGINIA BEACH - William N. Barth, 66, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning 2014 at his home.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Phyllis Barth. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Steven Barth and Theodore Barth.
He was a U.S. Navy SEAL, Vietnam Veteran and retired civil servant. He was an active member of the Naval Special Warfare community and dedicated to promoting the mission of the UDT SEAL Association. He was a loving father, coach, patriot, husband, grandfather, uncle and brother and will be sorely missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Devera Barth; daughters, Regina Ranieri (Todd) and Tricia Turbold (Munkh-Orgil); grandchildren, Camden, Chase, Cyrus and Jude; and a sister, Beverly Morris and numerous nieces and nephews.
There was a service held for Billy in Virginia Beach, VA on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. There will be graveside services held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Berg Cemetery, with full military honors. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home.