William E. Mohler, II
April 01, 1923 - September 06, 2015
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William E. Mohler, II
April 01, 1923 - September 06, 2015
Obituary
William e. Mohler, ii, 92, died peacefully at home on september 6, 2015.
He was born in charleston, wv on april 1, 1923 to daniel n. And barbara byrne mohler. he was educated at woodberry forest school, the university of virginia and duke university, and attained his law degree at the university of virginia in 1948. he was a world-class hurdler and captained the duke and virginia track teams. He served his country as a marine.
He married mary ann morrison in 1945 and they raised five children who survive him: barbara shepherd (will); julia stocks (don); ann maddox (mike); william e. Mohler, iii (dina); and david a. Mohler (sherry).
Mary ann died in 1996. he married ellen payne in 1999 and enjoyed the company of her children, beth robey (steve); kristenwalrond (bill); and rob payne (rebecca). He is survived by 9 grandchildren: trent, todd and mark shepherd; byrne stocks; katie mohler cross,matthew mohler and william e. Mohler iv; and amanda mohler and sally mohler lapoe; 10 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. he is also survived by his brother daniel mohler (harriet). He was predeceased by his sister, barbara wright, and his granddaughter, jennie stocks.
Bill practiced law for 52 years and was renowned for his skill as a trial lawyer. there are many entertaining stories relating to the hundreds of cases he tried. He served on charleston city council during the terms of mayors copenhaver and shanklin and was majority leader; was president of the kanawha county bar, and was president of mohler lumber company. he was a member of the seneca club and rotary and served as an elder at first presbyterian church.
Bill enjoyed his camp on the elk river and fishing at ocean isle beach, and was a u.Va. And duke fan. He enjoyed playing bridge and working crossword puzzles. he regaled his grandchildren with stories that became more fantastic and funny with each telling. some of them were true.
Visitation will take place thursday, september 10 from 5-7 pm at barlow-bonsall funeral home, 1118 virginia street, east, charleston, wv. funeral services will be held at first presbyterian church, 16 leon sullivan way, on friday, september 11 at 11 am, with the rev. Jim roberts officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to first presbyterian church or to hospicecare, 1606 kanawha blvd, west, charleston, 25387.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the barlow-bonsall website at www.Barlowbonsall.Com.
9 responses to William E. Mohler, II
King Family says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Mr. Mohler But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Bethe Moore Hagopian says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Daughter
Location: Belmont Massachusetts
My Condolences To You All. He Was A Wonderful Man, So Full Of Life, And A Wonderful Friend To My Father, J.T. We Will Miss Him.
Bob And Helen Payne says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Hilton Head Island South Carolina
Ellen,
Our Thoughts Are With You Today. What A Wonderful Life Bill Lived And We Know You Will Miss Him.
Bob And Helen Payne
Anne Ten Eyck Carroll says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dear Ellen,
Plese Accept My Deepest Sympathy On Bill’S Death.
Bill Was Truly One Of A Kind – And A Wonderful Attorney. I Can Still See Him Cross Examining One Of The Prosecution’S Witnesses In The Trial In Which I Was One Of The 17 Defendants Who Were All Being Sued In Federal Court By Three Men Who Lost The 1980 Election. He Was So Folksy And Sincere With This Witness That The Witness Didn’T Know He Was Being Made To Look Foolish.
You And Your Family Are All In My Thoughts And Prayers.
Most Sincerely,
Anne T. Carroll
Anonymous says:
August 10, 2021
Location: West Virginia
Cloyd & I Are Very Sorry For Your Loss. Bill & Dina, We See Each Other At Monroe Farms Pick-Up. I Am In Garden Club With Danita & Cloyd Is Dr. Nellhouse’S Patient. When I Was A New Lawyer, Your Father Was Always Kind & Gracious To Me. He Represented Precisely The Kind Of Lawyer I Wanted To Be. He Was Humble (I Had No Idea Of His Impressive Academic & Athletic Background) & Wise, Highly Respected In The