Bill Burkett
- Apr 23
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William E. "Bill" Burkett 87, of Moundsville, W.V. passed away Wednesday April 22, 2026 peacefully with his family by his side.
Bill was born in Moundsville, W.V. son of the late William & Bueulah Richmond Burkett. Bill was a husband, father, brother, pap and great-grand pap. Retired from B&O Railroad.
Bill proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. A member of the American Legion Earl Francis Post #3 Moundsville, W.V. this Legionnaire has been dedicated to the American Legion, its principles and programs for 36 years he served faithfully on the Executive Board for one year as Vice Commander and 13 years as Commander, also Honor Guard and coached Legion Baseball, for over 40 years, served at State level as Assistant Sergeant-at-arms, Sergeant-at-Arms Department Vice Commander, and also served as the National Sergeant-at-Arms and National Baseball Sub-Committee.
Preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ardith and Barbara, three grandchildren, William E. Rice, Derek C, Rice and Joshua A. Booth. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, ILse Burkett, three daughters, Maryann (Mark) Rice, Peggy (Ron) Spielvogel and Tina (Zachary) Frohnapfel, two sisters, Alleah & Carolyn; grandchildren, Ricky Booth Jr., Ashley (Joshua) Carmichael, Amber (Joey) Sanders, Candice Rice, Shawn (Tiffany) Ashmore and Travis Ashmore and many great-grandkids and some nieces and nephews.
According to Bills wishes there will be no services at his request. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1109 2nd St. Moundsville, WV
Sincere condolences to Ilse, Mary Ann, Peggy and Tina. I’ll always have fond memories of him. Blessings to his family. Gary Cunningham
So sorry to hear about Bill (my Moundsville cousin). My father was raised by Bill's and my father's aunt. As far back as i can remember I always heard references to OLD Bill and young Bill when the family talked about Bill and his father. I'm glad I got to know Bill later in life and proud of what he did to keep the Moundsville Legion baseball program alive through the years. My thoughts go out to all of his family and friends. Jay Knapp
I’m saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Bill answered the call and honorably served our Country and provided the “ Blanket of Freedom” that each and every one of us and are families sleep under each and every night. And dedicated his life to honor and look out for our Veterans. There is no higher honor in a lifetime. May he enter God’s kingdom and hear the words… Well done faithful servant! May his family be cloaked in God’s comfort and care.
Robert Montes
At a Boys of Summer event, Bill told me to go in and pitch and threw me a ball that the cover was flapping when it was caught. Bill had a sense of humor and was a good friend. John Moore