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1936 - 2011
 William Charles Bias, 75, of Milton, passed away August 13, 2011, at his home after a 10 year courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Rev. Allen Stewart. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born April 26, 1936, in Cabell County, a son of the late Paul Everett Bias and Marie Mae Blankenship Bias. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Lee Bias. Bill taught and coached all sports at Milton High School from 1959-1994. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rose Fox Bias; one son, Robert Allen Bias of Lafayette, CO; one daughter, Pamela Marie Fraley and her husband, Michael of Barboursville; one sister, Joanne Samuels of Statesville, N.C.; brother-in-law, Carl U. Fox Jr. and his wife Loanna; two grandchildren, Brennan Birch Bias and Aidan William Fraley; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. The family would like to thank their neighbors for their love and support. Memorial contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY, 10008-0780. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 20 condolences.
Greg Hall
Monday August 22, 2011 at
8:41 AM
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Dear Rose and Pam,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of him and your family. When thinking of Bill I always see his smile and hear him laughing. I hope that your time of grief is short and that the wonderful memories of Bill are long lasting. Sincerely, Greg.
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Ken Hopkins
khopkins@mayehvac.com
Friday August 19, 2011 at
5:01 PM
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Rose,
So sorry for Coach Bias passing this week. He was a very good man. There are a lot of memories I will never forget that he was a big part of in Milton. We are praying for you, Bobby, Pam and all your family. I know he cherished every moment with you! The picture of Coach in the article is very good. God Bless You!!!
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Allen Hopkins
allenhop23@gmail.com
Friday August 19, 2011 at
4:01 PM
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Hi Rose, Pam and Bobby,
My condolences to you and your respective families. Thinking of and praying for you all. The first thing that popped into my head when I heard the news was the time I ran over your mailbox post. Depite my having Bill as my Driver Ed instructor, I've been able to avoid more mailbox collisions! :-) He and all of you are remembered fondly by me and I'm sure I can speak for Ken, Beth and our mom, Racine, by all of us!
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joni wallace mccomas
Wednesday August 17, 2011 at
1:52 PM
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Ronnie and Karen Ratliff
Wednesday August 17, 2011 at
12:06 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. Mr Bias was a wonderful teacher..we had him in the late 80's, early 90's. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
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Ron Oliver
marcoherd@aol.com
Wednesday August 17, 2011 at
1:39 AM
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Rose, I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Bill was a good man and I considered him a great friend. I wish I was there to help comfort you during this trying time. God bless you Rose, and my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Rest in peace Bill, and thank you for all you did for the younth in Cabell County. Ron Oliver Amelia Island, Florida
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Micky Butler
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
11:18 PM
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Pam, words cannot express how you are feeling! there is nothing in this world like losing your daddy, your hero! He was a very kind man who's room lit up when you came around him. You were definately daddy's little girl, and always will be. I pray God will grant you, your mom and brother some peace knowing he is healed and waiting in heaven for all you to join him. i even asked my mom and daddy to give him a heavenly hug! i love you my dear friend, and i will be available to talk or listen at any time! unless you have lost your father, you have no clue what is going on...please contact me anytime, day or night. I am praying for you to be strong for him, he would have wanted that and so glad you had a child he could be a part of his life. please call me or text me. we can go sit and talk and cry all you want. i love you, micky
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Valerie Mann
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
9:28 PM
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So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Bonnie Racer
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
5:56 PM
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Rose and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill will be sadly missed by all that knew him.May God be with you all during this time of sadness
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Kim Karnes
kimkarnes@aol,com
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
12:25 PM
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What a wonderful person. I feel blessed to have known him for @40 years. When anyone ever mentioned his name my immediate thoughts were of integrity, compassion and most of all fairness. He was a wonderful teacher, mentor and coach who always had an extra zest for life. God must have really needed someone like him in heaven to take him so early because he will be missed by all. I love you all forever Rose, Bobby and most of all Pam. My thoughts are with you all.
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Mike Fincham
joemfincham@yahoo.com
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
11:16 AM
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Rose & family..sorry to hear about your loss. I thought a great deal of Bill not only as my teacher, but my coach in track etc. Looking back over the yrs. Bill was the one I felt had the temperament and skills to have worked at any level...I knew when I saw you two at the mall last fall that Bill was struggling...Lola and I will pray that God will supply the grace and peace, knowing that you shared a really good man with the rest of us. Mike Fincham
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Ann Harshbarger Ostrander
annostrander@verizon.net
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
10:24 AM
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Bobby,
I had just asked my mom if she had seen your parents and if she knew how you were. I am so sorry about your dad...I was sad to see he had Parkinsons...it is a difficult disease as my husband battles everyday with the effects. Please join facebook so we can all reconnect. Take care, Ann
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Doug Mohr
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
9:57 AM
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We, The Mohr family wish to express our condolences, and pray that God will give you peace and understanding during this time of loss.
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Nancy Grant
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
8:55 AM
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What a kind and generous man. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Nancy Grant (Mary Jane Blankenship Taylor's daughter)
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Jim Roberts
jjrroberts49@yahoo.com
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
8:35 AM
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May u R.I.P. COACH
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Kelly Johnson Holland
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at
12:10 AM
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Mr. Bias was a wonderful man. I had him in school as a teacher at Milton High School. God rest his soul and as hard as it may be to let him go, he is in a much better place than we are. So sorry for your loss.
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Linda Snodgrass Klodowski
Monday August 15, 2011 at
9:03 PM
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Heartfelt sympathy to all of your family. Bill taught me to drive back in 1964 or '65. I think all the kids loved him. He was one of those teachers you never forget and are always thankful for.
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andrea woodard
Monday August 15, 2011 at
7:07 PM
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Mr. Bias was a wonderful teacher who was loved and admired by all who had him.
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Sharon Laudel
Monday August 15, 2011 at
1:11 PM
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Aunt Rose, Bob and Pam: I remember Uncle Bill as a wonderful person who was full of fun. He always had a wisecrack and a quick smile. He loved his family fiercely. I hope you will find comfort in the knowledge that he is with Nanny, Pap and Uncle Dave now. Much love and peace to all of you. Sharon Gilmore Laudel
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Brenda Gibson-Burden
Monday August 15, 2011 at
11:27 AM
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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