Obituary of William Alexander Eubank, Sr.

William Alexander Eubank, Sr., 84 of Bedford, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on Friday, March 6, 1936 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Buford W. Eubank and Florence Adam Welsh Eubank. As a young man, William gave his heart to Jesus, his Savior, and gave testimony of Him throughout his life. He served in the National Guard and was a master cabinet maker in his younger days. He was retired as a Deputy Sheriff with Bedford County and was a member of Longwood Avenue Baptist Church. William loved camping with his family and built fun memories with all his children and grandchildren for decades. He is survived by his wife, Ann Snead Eubank; his sons, William A. Eubank, Jr. & wife, Stephanie, Robert L. Eubank & wife, Terri; his daughter, Judy E. Reynolds & husband, Danny. He is also survived by his grandchildren, William "Alex" Eubank, III & wife, Whitney, Annie E. Napoleon & husband, Adam, Stephanie N. Harris & husband, Jonathan, Ashley M. Fisher & husband, Dawson, Abbey R. Stinnette & husband, Stephen, Casey R. Tanner & husband, Jake, Matthew Eubank; step-grandsons, Clay & Geoff Hamlett as well as five great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of the Bedford County Nursing Home for the exceptional care and love shown to their husband and dad over the last 3 years. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Bedford Fire and Rescue, 1185 Turning Point Road, Bedford, VA 24523 or Longwood Avenue Baptist Church, 1304 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a funeral service will follow at 1 PM in the chapel with Rev. Ross Gilfillen officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.