William Kessler

William Edward Kessler, Sr., 84, of Petersburg passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008 after an extended illnes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar James Kessler Sr. and Nellie Strong Kessler; brother, Oscar â??Buckâ? Kessler and sister, Dorothy K. Johnson. William served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Randolph and later retired from Hercules after 32 years of dedicated employment. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Bryant Kessler; sons, Bill Kessler, Jr. of Petersburg and Michael D. Kessler and wife, Karen of Colonial Heights; grandson, Michael Ryan Kessler and wife, Holly; great grandson, Ryan William Kessler all of Colonial Heights; sisters, Nell E. Kessler of Chester and Bettie Ann Nunnally and husband, James of Dinwiddie and several nieces, nephews and cousins who include a devoted cousin, Helen Kessler Melton. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm. A graveside service will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Blandford Cemetery with Rev. Todd Smith officiating. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Namozine Volunteer Fire Department, 3913 Pelham Ave., Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .