William Harvey Eckard

WILLIAM H. ECKARD  CHURCHVILLE, VA…  William Harvey Eckard, 76, widower of Jane Ellen (Strickler) Eckard, of Churchville, died Friday, December 22, 2017 at his son’s residence. He was born May 13, 1941 in Augusta County, a son of the late Grover Clay and Louie Florence (Simmons) Eckard. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Lovegrove Construction, Inc.  Family members include three sons, Harvey L. Eckard of Staunton, John W. Eckard of Stuarts Draft, and James W. Eckard of Churchville; two grandchildren, Justin Cody Eckard and Travis Dean Eckard; and a special sister-in-law, Nellie Stephenson.  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Eckard and David Eckard and two sisters, Virginia Harris and Elsie Eckard. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in the Henry Funeral Home.