Bill Burkett

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