It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Irving Washington of Blackstone, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 90, on April 15, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Irving Washington to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Randall Washington and Malissa Washington (Scruggs); his former life partner Mary; and his brothers, Louis, Lee Roy, James, Russell and Allen.

He is survived by : his friend Estelle Giles; his daughters, Vanessa Crowder of Blackstone, VA, Betty Haskins of Richmond, VA, Evelyn Giles of Blackstone, VA, Josephine Green (William) of Kernersville, NC, Sandra Giles and Rachel Giles of Rice, VA.; his siblings, Joseph Washington of Fayetteville, NC and Audrey Walker of Monmouth Junction, NJ.; his sister-in-law Ruth Washington; and his friends, O. D. "Dee" Duncanson, Gary Compton, Marie Perry, Velma Jennings, Wilbur Oulds and George "Dick" Robinson. He is also survived by great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM and at 6:30 PM at the M. W. Hawkes Funeral Home (15001 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amelia Court House, VA 23002). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery (10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Michael W Hawkes Funeral Home