William Sherman Brinson, Sr.

Published 3:24 pm Tuesday, August 23, 2016

William Sherman Brinson Sr., 64, of Dillwyn, passed peacefully on August 18, 2016, at Heritage Hall.  Bill was a retired commercial fishing boat captain in Frisco, N.C.; Wancheese, N.C.; and Norfolk, during his career.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Bill is survived by his wife, Judy Hufham Brinson; two sons, Steven S. Brinson and wife, Mary, and Matthew W. Brinson; brother, Michael W. Brinson; niece, Laura Brinson; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Zelma Brinson; and son, William S. Brinson Jr.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is serving the family. www.dunkumfuneralhome.com