William Luther Cash, Sr.

William Luther Cash Sr. age 73 of Troutville, passed away February 19, 2020 at his home following a long illness.

William was born May 18, 1946 to the late Frank L. Sr. and Mary M. Cash. He lived in Botetourt all of his life.

William was most recently a business owner of Cash Excavating which he had operated for close to 20 years. He also worked for J.H. Fralin for 15 years and Carolina Steel for 15 years as a Superintendent of the plant. William is lovingly described by his family as a “work-a-holic.” He enjoyed singing gospel music and going to church, excavating, and mechanic work – “he was a “jack of all trades.”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Richard, Aubrey, Frank, Robert, and Clarence; sisters: Betty, Peggy, and Margaret. William is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Betty Cash; son: William Luther Cash Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law: Kathy (Wayne) Walters, Lisa (Andy) Gilliam, Melissa (Scott) Lawson, Sandra (Joe) Moran, Mary Lou King all of Botetourt; 16 grandchildren: Joshua, Destiny, Jessica, Kris, River, Jessi, Serenity, Justice, Nathan, Bailey, Corey, Noah, Frankie, Brooke, Ashley, and Haley; 3 great grandchildren: Maverick, Logan, and Ryder; sister: Dessi Smith of Florida.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Carilion Clinic Hospice, and especially Nathan Dillon for all of the care and support they gave to William and the family through out his illness.

A celebration of William’s Life will be 1:00 pm Saturday, February 22 at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road Daleville with Pastor Debbie Hiner officiating. Burial will be at St. Clair Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Friday.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.rader-funeralhome.com