Dean Widener

Dean Widener, age 77, of Richlands, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Preston and Josephine Overbay Widener formerly of Richlands, Virginia. Dean was born in Widener’s Valley in Washington County in 1938, but was a nearly life-long resident of Richlands. He graduated from Richlands High School in 1956, then proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960. Dean returned to Richlands in 1960 with Becky to start his family, where he worked at Eastern Isles as a warehouse manager, and later was a founding partner of 460 Supply, Inc. in 1981. He proudly served his customers at 460 for 31 years until retiring in May of 2012. Dean was an active member of Richlands First United Methodist Church, and served in various roles including a trustee and chairman of the trustees for many years. He also had a special home with the congregation at Lebanon United Methodist Church in Widener’s Valley. His public service included serving on the Richlands Town council for several years, including a term as vice-mayor. Survivors are: His loving wife of 57 years, Becky Strupe Widener Three sons and daughters-in-law: Greg Widener and wife, Tammy of Wise, Virginia, Bruce Widener and wife, Joie of Virginia Beach, Virginia Paul and Widener and wife, Carrie of Abingdon, Virginia Brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Martha Widener of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Five Grandchildren: Justin, Brandon, Kayla, Amanda, and Lydia The family would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Glade Spring Volunteer and Washington County Life Saving crews, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital and Grace Healthcare in Abingdon. Memorial services for Dean Widener will be conducted Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 3pm at the First United Methodist Church in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Betzy Elifrits Warren and Rev. Bruce Mitchell officiating. Friends may call 5pm until 8pm Friday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to: FUMC Scholarship Fund, 402 Suffolk Ave, Richlands, VA 24641 or the Lebanon United Methodist Church, 40027 Widener Valley Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Dean Widener

December 20, 1938 - November 12, 2016