More detail on this person: Billy James Aldred born in Galax, Virginia in 1935, died September
30, 2015 in Chester, Virginia, after a short intense battle of a recurrence of cancer.
He was a retired Veteran of 22 years in the Armed Forces. He proudly served in the Air Force and
Army as a helicopter pilot with tours in Libya, Korea and Vietnam. His parents were Clarence and
Marie Aldred of Galax.
Bill leaves his wife of 58 years, Diane Aldred, their 4 children, Randal Aldred, Melissa Patton,
Stacey Aldred and Mari Linda Cottrell, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and extended family
members.
A graveside service and burial will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in the Monta Vista Cemetery
with Randal Aldred and Stacey Aldred officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the gravesite
by the Grayson VFW Post 7726.
Burial: Monta Vista Gardens, Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Burial information: Monta Vista Gardens, Galax, VA
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