Billy Cadle, B.G.
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Billy Cadle, B.G.

  • September 26, 1925 - July 31, 2011
  • Beckley, West Virginia
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“I am saddened to hear about Mr Cadle's passing. He was a great man. I was fortunate to work for him at Telecable right out of high school. I learned...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Michael Sleboda - VA

“So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard it is.. My prayers are with you. ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Ann Huffman Moore - Columbia, SC

“I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: nettie smith - classmate

“Sorry about your loss. My mom Jean Simmons worked for your dad at Beckley manufacturing, she always spoke highly of him. I can still remember him...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Rusty Simmons - Forest hill, WV

“I really liked this man, he gave me a chance at Telecable when I really needed it. We talked a lot and he would talk about the Coal camps Company...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Melvin Cooper - Daniels, WV

“sorry to hear of the death of your father. my thoughts and prayers are with you. loretta ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: loretta ferroro harvey burress - WV

“Although I hadn't seen cousin Billy Gerald since I was a young man I kept in touch with his situation through my brother, Jerry Cadle. Jerry spoke...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: David Cadle - Crestview, FL

“Barbara, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I have thought of you often. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Delores Williams Wirrig - OH

“Barbara, I so sorry. Your dad was always so good to us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lovonia ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: LOVONIA RADFORD TERRY - SC

“I have known Bill since I was a little girl. He was always a very nice man at the company store in Helen. My parents thought the world of Bill. ...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Geneva (Bowers) Cruey - Helen, WV

“Linda, I am very sorry for you loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Debbie ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Debbie Dale Devores - Beckley, WV

“Sherry - so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Andrea Demyan - Harpers Ferry , WV

“Dear Sherry and Janie, I'm so very sorry your dad passed away. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to talk with him last year, he was a very...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Kennett Wiley - Lansdowne, VA

“The staff of Blue Ridge Funeral Home would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family during this most difficult time. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home


Blue Ridge Funeral Home
Beckley, WV

Billy Gerald (B.G) Cadle

Billy Gerald (B.G.) Cadle, age 85 of Beckley, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at CAMC Hospital in Charleston, following a long illness.
Born September 26, 1925 at Winding Gulf, WV, he was the son of the late Reverend W.O. and Mary Bragg Cadle.
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he is a member of the Football Hall of Fame; and attended Washington and Lee University. Bill was a long time fan of WWHS football. He was proud of his Beckley community and always kept distant family members aware of its rapid growth.
Bill worked for General Stores at Eccles, Stotesbury and Helen, WV and Beckley Manufacturing and retired after 25 years of service as general manager of Beckley Telecable Corp.
He was an active member of Maxwell Hill Baptist Church and the Beckley Lions Club who presented Mr. Cadle with the Leonard Jarrett award for distinguished sight service. Mr. Cadle served as a Marine in WWII and was a member of the Raleigh County Post 32 of the American Legion.
Billy was the loving husband of 51 years to Frieda M. Rogers Cadle, who preceded him in death in 2000.
He was a devoted father to four daughters, Barbara W. Davis (Haven) of Mt. Hope, WV, Linda Hamilton (Bob) of South Point, OH, Cynthia Jane Jackson of Beckley and Sherry Demyan (Greg) of Beckley; grandchildren include Salem, Jr. Sabe, and Nathan Jackson, Natalie, Lindsey and Catherine Hamilton, Andrew and Lucas Demyan; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 5, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Rev. Ken Killen officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Friends may gather with the family Thursday from 6 – 8 PM at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.