William Niblett, 73, of Lawrence Drive, Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Monday, February 22, 2021, at SOVAH Health- Martinsville. He was born in Martinsville, VA on August 23, 1946, the son of the late James L. Niblett and the late Callie Hairston Niblett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Yvonne N. Agee.

William was a member of the First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as an Usher, a member of the Male Chorus, and sang with the Sanctuary Choir. He worked for Service Solutions for about 15 years.

William leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Joanne Gravely Niblett of the home; one son, Lamar Tyrell Niblett of Martinsville, VA; one sister, Mary Ann (Herman) Gamble of Martinsville, VA; four brothers, James R. ( Marie) Hairston of Bassett, VA, David Lee (Frankie) Niblett of Martinsville, VA, Joe Henry (Lavenia) Niblett of Freeport, NY, and Alexander (Gail) Niblett of Staten Island, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 12 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor John Adams, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. All other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 103 Lawrence Dr., Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens.

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Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Niblett family.