Wilbert "Ray" Viars Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2025 in Draper, Virginia

Wilbert "Ray" Viars Sr.

May 6, 1940 - January 31, 2025 (84 years old)

Draper, Virginia

Wilbert "Ray" Viars Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2025 in Draper, Virginia

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Wilbert "Ray" Viars Sr.

May 6, 1940 - January 31, 2025 (84 years old)

Draper, Virginia

Wilbert Viars Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilbert Viars Sr. of Draper, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 84, on January 31, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wilbert Viars Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harless Ray Viars and Carrie Kidd Viars; and his brothers, Alvin Viars, James "Jim" Viars, Marvin Viars, Ronald Viars and Gene Kidd.

He is survived by: his wife Violet Bowman Viars-Draper; his children, Wilbert Ray "Will" Viars, Jr., Dublin and Kevin Viars (Amy); his pet Cave; his grandchildren, Alicia Viars, Trinity Hesseltine and Alex Gooch; his great grandchild Emogen Weeks; and his siblings, Tom Viars and Nellie Pettit (Pulaski).

Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 4th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Bower Funeral Home - Chapel (1631 Bob White Blvd, Pulaski, VA 24301). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 4th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A committal service was held on Wednesday, February 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Memorial Christian Church Cemetery (2479 Burleigh Horton Rd, Draper, VA 24324).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bower Funeral Chapels



Tue

Feb 04

Visitation

Bower Funeral Home - Chapel
1631 Bob White Blvd, Pulaski, VA 24301

Tue

Feb 04

Funeral service

Bower Funeral Home - Chapel
1631 Bob White Blvd, Pulaski, VA 24301

Wed

Feb 05

Committal service

Memorial Christian Church Cemetery
2479 Burleigh Horton Rd, Draper, VA 24324

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