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1941 - 2024
Bernie Wayne Bias, 83, of Salt Rock, passed away at home November 18th, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday November 23rd at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor David Cardwell. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Born March 16th, 1941, a son of the late Bernie & Lovie Cook Bias. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Later in life, he retired from Inco Alloys of Huntington and Wal-Mart Tire & Lube. He was a member and officer of the Southern Ohio Poultry Association for more than 40 years. He was also a proud member of the Salt Rock community and was better known as the “Chicken Doctor,” or “Mayor of Frog Town.” Bernie was preceded in death by his siblings: Iris (Ted) Roe, William “Bill” (Leona) Bias, Floe (Tommy) Thompson, Douglas Bias, Stella Bias, and one great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Beckett. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Ann Adkins Bias; two daughters Angela Ann (Carey) Childers & Natasha Renee Bias of Salt Rock; two sons MSgt David Wayne (Sue) Bias of Stafford, VA & Rodney Allen (Kristina) Bias of Barboursville; seven grandchildren, Ashlee (Anthony), Bethany (Sean), Zachary (Brittney), Kaitlyn, Jacob, Rodney (Jaycie), and William (Nhi); and 11 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Bradley, Bellomy, Rowann, Ja’Vonte, Brieanna, Gabriel, Jaina, Chloe, Parker, and Audrey; brother-in-law & sister-in-law Mike & Sherry (Tommy) Adkins and many beloved nieces & nephews; dear friends Louie Daniels, Darrell Williams, Donny Gue, Emory Childers and Stacy Nida. The family would like to express appreciation for the love & care that he received from the caring staff at Lincoln Healthcare Center, the Woody Williams VAMC, SMMC, CHH, Encompass, CAMC, and Hospice of Huntington over this past year and to the staff of Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Karen Parrett
Friday November 22, 2024 at
5:16 PM
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Sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. I was his therapist in physical therapy a few years ago. Very sweet man. Enjoyed working with him. I pray you will find healing and comfort as you move through your grief. He will be missed by those blessed enough to have had their lives touched by him.
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M D May
Friday November 22, 2024 at
2:35 PM
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Angie,
sending hugs and prayers to you and family! here when you need to talk...
Denise
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Reba Gothard
rjgothard@gmail.com
Friday November 22, 2024 at
12:09 PM
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Natasha,
Thinking of you and the family. I am sorry for your loss, and may all the good memories bring you comfort.
Love you all,
Reba
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Maria Teresa reblora
tessreblora@yahoo.com
Wednesday November 20, 2024 at
7:52 PM
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My condolences to the family. RIP dad . And I thank you for being me part of the bias’s.
I love you 😘 goodbye for now..
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