William (Bill) Michael Vest Obituary (1942 - 2024)

Born Feb 02, 1942, William (Bill) Michael Vest attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William (bill) Michael Vest.

Graduation Year	Class of 1960
Date of Birth	Feb 02, 1942
Date of Passing	Oct 24, 2024
About	William “Bill” Michael Vest '60, 82, of Troutville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born in Roanoke, VA, on February 2, 1942, a son of the late Howard and Mildred Vest. Bill graduated from William Byrd High School in 1960. His first job was Shepherd’s Auto Parts. After a few years he decided to go on the road as a salesman working for several trucking companies until his retirement. Bill and Laura loved to Travel the USA. Bill spent many years cruising in his 1937 Chevy just for fun at car shows and events. The best times were spent traveling to the East Coast beaches and Disney World with the grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Laura Akers Vest; sister, Pat Humphreys; step grandchildren, Kari Yates (Billy), Todd Haymaker, and Danny Perdun (Candice); step grandchildren, Natalie Yates, Avery Yates and Ayla Perdun; two nephews, Robert Humphreys (Christine) and Jeffery Humphreys; and great-niece, Grace Humphreys. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Oakey’s East Chapel. Funeral Services honoring Bill’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Oakey’s East Chapel with Pastor William “Billy” Yates officiating. Entombment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.