Jacob W. Andes

Jacob William "Bill" Andes, 74, husband of Peggy (Cale) Andes of 210 Virginia Avenue, Apt. 304, Bridgewater, died at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday (September 8, 2004) in the Bridgewater Home.

He was born September 23, 1929, in Bridgewater, a son of the late Homer and Florence (Wagner) Andes.

Mr. Andes was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he had been part owner of Electric Products Group, Inc., in North Carolina.

He was a member of the Verona United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, family members include two sisters, Helen Kelley and Nancy Meadows; a sister-in-law, Janette Gordon and her husband, Bill; and a brother-in-law, Bobby Cale and his wife, Bonnie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Bonnie Back.

A funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (September 11, 2004) in the Verona United Methodist Church by the Rev. David M. Burch and Deb Saufley. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery with Military rites by Staunton VFW Post No. 2216.

Pallbearers will be Tony Marcum, Brian Hermson, Jeff Harris, Kip Harris, Scott Kelly, Melvin Back, Wayne Back, Jimmy Rast, and Jeff Cale.

Honorary pallbearers will be Alfred Simmons, Earl Alt, Bill Sullivan, and Harper Wagner.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today (September 10, 2004) at Henry Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bill and Janette Gordon, 51 Neighbor Street, Verona.

Memorials may be made to Verona United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 47, Verona, VA 24482.