Bolling "Stoney" Partin

Bolling Staunton â??Stoneyâ? Partin, Sr., 84, of Hopewell , died Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Hopewell Healthcare Center. He was a life-long resident of Hopewell. Mr Partin was a member of First United Methodist Church, the owner of Partin Oil Company and member of Chester Masonic Lodge # 94. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, established the State Militia of Virginia, obtaining the rank of General, served as company commander at local Company E of Hopewell and retired as Lt. Col. In the National Guard. Mr. Partin was preceded in death by his parents, Bolling William and Frances Walden Partin, his sisters, Frances Nicholson and Sandra Partin, a brother, Beverly Partin and brother-in-law, William E. Hatch. Surviving are his wife, June Collins Partin of Hopewell, three sons, Bolling S. â??Boâ? Partin, Jr. and wife, Susan of Enon, Richard N. Partin and wife Robin of Henrico and John B. Partin and wife, Cindy of Enon, six grandchildren, Bolling, III, Nathan, Stephen, Seth, Johnny and Allison, a sister, Ann P. Hatch of Burrowsville, sister-in-law, Arline Partin and a brother-in-law, â??Nickâ? Nicholson, both of Hopewell. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Michael Browder, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, at P.O. Box 636, Hopewell, Va 23860 Condolences may be registered with jtmorriss.com.