William O'Brien

William Clem “Sonny” O’Brien, 78, of Appomattox, died Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Born in Appomattox, October 2, 1945, he was a son of the late Rachel Page O’Brien and Clem Hancock O’Brien. Clem served his country in the National Guard from 1968-1974. He retired after 46 years of service from Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. In 1977, Clem started O’Brien Taxidermy and operated it until his health declined. He was a member of Black Rock Hunt Club and was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper.
He is survived by two sons, John William O’Brien and Richard Edward O’Brien; his daughter and loving caregiver, Suzanne O’Brien Guill and husband, David; an “adopted” son, Brian Prue and his family; one brother, Calvin O’Brien and wife, Sue; one sister, Clair Ferguson and husband, Mark; one grandson, William Cole O’Brien; one great-granddaughter, Holly Guill; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Carolyn Moore O’Brien; and brother, Kenneth O’Brien.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Robinson Funeral Home with Rev. Robert E. Phillips, Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in the O’Brien Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m., Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Robinson Funeral Home.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Centra Hospice and the Pearson Cancer Center for their care of Clem.
Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com