William H. \"Billy\" Alger Jr., 86, of Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday, Dec.16, 2009, at the Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Alger was born Oct. 11, 1923, in the Bethel Church area of Rockingham County and was the son of the late William Homer and Elsie Offenbacker Alger.

Mr. Alger was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ near Elkton. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Gooden Brothers VFW Post No. 9292 in Elkton and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He retired from Monger Coal and Oil in Elkton.

On June 15, 1946, he married Aline Mae \"Rennie\" Clem, who preceded him in death on June 15, 2002. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Conley and husband, Isaac, of Elkton, and Barbara A. Wessels and husband, Duane, of Belmond, Iowa; two grandchildren, Bradley Wessels and wife, Amanda, and Cheryl Dean and husband, Joey; two great-grandchildren, Laura and Jacob Dean; and a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, Mr. Alger was preceded in death by seven sisters, Letha Monger, Margie Dickinson, Rachel Durham, Edith Alger, Ruth Alger, Ruby Jenkins and Virginia Monger.

 Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, December 22. 2009 at the Bethel United Church of Christ near Elkton with Pastor Dan Bassett, the Rev. Lewis Armentrout and Donnie Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton with military rites by the Gooden Brothers VFW Post No. 9292 at Elkton.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends also may call at the home of his daughter, Brenda, at any time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Genesis Preschool, c/o the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 513 Spotswood Ave., Elkton, VA 22827, or the Elkton Area United Services, P.O. Box 383, Elkton, VA 22827.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kyger.com.

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So Sorry For Your Loss! Nothing noone could ever say will make it any better. I just want to let you all know I am praying fo ryou and will be thinking about you the next few weeks. Jennifer Acker 2009-12-18 07:32:56

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'll always remember the kindness and generosity that Bill and Rennie showed me while in high school. I was at their home alot and traveled to football and basketball games with them and Barbara as a cheerleader. They were my source of travel to get to the games and I pray they know how much I appreciated it. Bill always called me "radio" because I talked so much! They both were great people and I'll love them forever. I pray peace and comfort for all of you! Bonnie (Radio) Turner Roudabush Bonnie Roudabush 2009-12-18 10:58:55

Our Deepest Thoughts With our thughts and prayers we will miss you uncle billy! I always remember the times when we used to go to the family reunion with mom and dad, to see you all! Love, David Wenck Jr. and Nichole Anne Wenck, and the entire Wenck family! David Wenck 2009-12-18 13:22:42

With fond memories I remember Billy from when I was a little girl (I'm now 66)! He tried to teach me, unsuccessfully, to milk a cow! I always loved him and Rene and felt like I was part of his extended family. My sympathies to the family. I know first hand the feeling of sorrow and loss but God will help you through; he has me. Loris Ann Williams Dean 2009-12-19 08:05:06

Hello Brenda and Barbara, I remember both Billy and Rennie as wonderful people. They were good to both my mother, Virginia and father, Harry through the years. They often spoke of your parents fondly. My early memories are always of your dad's smiling face. He was a good man and will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. Sandee Mcdorman 2009-12-19 08:49:33

Cheryl, you and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember I'm here if you need to talk. May God's love comfort you all, Brenda Burgoyne Brenda Burgoyne 2009-12-20 17:54:08

My thoughts and prayers reach out to you and the family. May the love of your all your friends support you through these times. Keith Keith A. Higgs 2009-12-21 04:57:25

Cheryl, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Melissa Clements 2009-12-21 06:55:07

With Our Deepest Sympathy Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. It was nice meeting Mr. Alger and his family -- Brenda and Isaac Conley, Cheryl Dean and Laura Dean, while he was a roommate with Don at HHRC. Mr. Alger was such a kind, gentle man and it was such a pleasure knowing him and his family and we will miss all of you. May God Bless each of you and know that at least Mr. Alger is no longer in pain. Don, Shirley, Randy and Teresa Don & Shirley Cupp and Randy & 2009-12-22 09:32:16

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