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William Miles Askew, Jr.
William “Bill” Miles Askew, Jr., 74, of Kitty Hawk died suddenly Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was the son of the late William Miles Askew, Sr. and Eleanor Hetrick Askew.
Bill was born and raised in Elizabeth City, NC and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Bill enjoyed fishing, was a terrific cook, and an avid reader. His almost insatiable desire to read and a mind that seemed endless in its storage made him a fountain of trivia knowledge. He surprised many with what he knew about the world and things in it. He loved to travel throughout the US and was huge fan of NASCAR. He was a founding member of the giving duo at Art’s Place in Kitty Hawk which provided many Christmas gifts to local children through the Joy Fund. However, his greatest joy was his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom he loved and adored.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Dolores “Dee” and 7 children Chris (Kathy), Sean (Danette), Brandi, JP (Liz), Patrick, Andy (Melissa), Scott (Kim); 11 grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Bobby), Talon, Sabastian, Devin (Becca), Zane (Kassidy), Nathan, Kyle, Tyler, Jacob, Josh, and AJ; and 4 great-grandchildren, Carson, Peyton, Riley, and Rhett. He is also survived by 5 siblings, Pat Askew Davis, Mike Askew, Cindy Mansfield (Rob), Barbara Ann Brookhart (Dana) and Miles Askew (Robin); his sister and brother in-law, Ginny and Bob Lenio, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome to a visitation and viewing on Tuesday, February 14th from 6pm to 8pm at Gallop Funeral Chapel in Nags Head. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 15th at 11am also at the Gallop Funeral Chapel in Nags Head. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Manteo Animal Shelter. Family and friends are invited to the home after the service.
Please share condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Our hearts are broken with the loss of our dear, loving, kind and very special friend, Bill. We shared many happy times together on vacations, visiting each other and just being together. We will never forget Bill and will forever love him
Prayers for the entire Askew . You all are in my prayers. Much love, Anna and Michael.
Will always have fond childhood memories of cousin, Billy! Sending lots of love and prayers for peace to all of the Askew family 💔
Bill, also known as "Boo" was such a perfect neighbor. He will be missed. We will hold on to all the memories. ❤️
Sincere sympathy for you at this difficult time. May your memories help give you comfort and peace for the days ahead.
My best wishes to the entire family at this most difficult of times. Much love.
I am so sorry for your loss...I feel like we have lost a family member...although it was years ago, Bill still called me "Aunt Geneva". My love goes out to each/all of you!
Dee, Praying the memories comfort you when needed and you continue to feel the love.
Dee Our family have such fond memories of both you and Bill. We were so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May God comfort you all at this time.
Arriving in Kitty Hawk 35 years ago, Bill was a friendly and fun guy to befriend at Arts Place. Great memories of him and appreciate the time he put in helping at the old Kitty Hawk VFD with pig pickings, bingo, anything that needed doing. A wonderful guy!
Bill was such an inspiration and did so much for Kitty Hawk. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Dee, JP, Brandy ,Patrick and all Bill’s loved ones, family and Friends… I truly send my condolences for u all! Bill was a good person and a friend! May he be in heaven with God Our Father and Our Lord Jesus Christ! RIP, Bill! 💕💕💕💕
Bill always recognized me from our school days in Eliz. City. and had a kind word when I saw him at Art's. He will be missed.
Billy was a classmate at Elizabeth City High School in 1964-66. I remember him well, we were casual friends. He made an entry in my 1966 "THE SPOTLIGHT" year book. Sad to hear of his passing. My condolences and prayers to his family.
Such a terrible loss. Bill was a one of a kind, guy: Full of knowledge, always teasing, always giving, always smiling...always, always a wonderful friend. We are shattered for Dee and the family. Bill has had a safe journey, and we want to think of him now, creating the best burger with Art. Never forgotten, always loved. xxx
You will be missed dear friend. We enjoyed every moment in your presence. We send our greatest sympathy to Dee, JP, Liz, Jacob and all family members that were lucky enough to have such a wonderful person in their life. Love, The Bobrows
Condolences to JP, Liz and the entire family. We are sorry for your loss; may you feel His comfort and peace in the days ahead and may your memories sustain you in your grief. -Barbara and Chet Gudoski
Dee and family very sorry for your loss and not being able to attend Billy's services. I will always treasure childhood memories with him. He is at peace now and flying high with the angels. May God guide you through this difficult time. 💕💕💕
Dearest Dee, i am unbelievably saddened by this news. I always loved you & Bill. He always cracked me up. Unfortunately i lost my best friend on February 13th. I hope you are doing well. I am not so much. It's almost to much to handle, but we have to keep going for the people & fur babies we love so much. Love you Dee
Our hearts are broken with the loss of our dear, loving, kind and very special friend, Bill. We shared many happy times together on vacations, visiting each other and just being together. We will never forget Bill and will forever love him
Prayers for the entire Askew . You all are in my prayers. Much love, Anna and Michael.
Will always have fond childhood memories of cousin, Billy! Sending lots of love and prayers for peace to all of the Askew family 💔
Bill, also known as “Boo” was such a perfect neighbor. He will be missed. We will hold on to all the memories. ❤️
Sincere sympathy for you at this difficult time. May your memories help give you comfort and peace for the days ahead.
My best wishes to the entire family at this most difficult of times. Much love.
I am so sorry for your loss…I feel like we have lost a family member…although it was years ago, Bill still called me “Aunt Geneva”. My love goes out to each/all of you!
Dee,
Praying the memories comfort you when needed and you continue to feel the love.
Dee
Our family have such fond memories of both you and Bill. We were so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
May God comfort you all at this time.
Arriving in Kitty Hawk 35 years ago, Bill was a friendly and fun guy to befriend at Arts Place. Great memories of him and appreciate the time he put in helping at the old Kitty Hawk VFD with pig pickings, bingo, anything that needed doing. A wonderful guy!
Bill was such an inspiration and did so much for Kitty Hawk. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Dee, JP, Brandy ,Patrick and all Bill’s loved ones, family and Friends… I truly send my condolences for u all! Bill was a good person and a friend! May he be in heaven with God Our Father and Our Lord Jesus Christ! RIP, Bill! 💕💕💕💕
Bill always recognized me from our school days in Eliz. City. and had a kind word when I saw him at Art’s. He will be missed.
Billy was a classmate at Elizabeth City High School in 1964-66. I remember him well, we were casual friends. He made an entry in my 1966 “THE SPOTLIGHT” year book. Sad to hear of his passing. My condolences and prayers to his family.
Such a terrible loss. Bill was a one of a kind, guy: Full of knowledge, always teasing, always giving, always smiling…always, always a wonderful friend. We are shattered for Dee and the family. Bill has had a safe journey, and we want to think of him now, creating the best burger with Art. Never forgotten, always loved. xxx
You will be missed dear friend. We enjoyed every moment in your presence. We send our greatest sympathy to Dee, JP, Liz, Jacob and all family members that were lucky enough to have such a wonderful person in their life. Love, The Bobrows
Condolences to JP, Liz and the entire family. We are sorry for your loss; may you feel His comfort and peace in the days ahead and may your memories sustain you in your grief.
-Barbara and Chet Gudoski
Dee and family very sorry for your loss and not being able to attend Billy’s services. I will always treasure childhood memories with him. He is at peace now and flying high with the angels. May God guide you through this difficult time. 💕💕💕
Dearest Dee, i am unbelievably saddened by this news. I always loved you & Bill. He always cracked me up. Unfortunately i lost my best friend on February 13th. I hope you are doing well. I am not so much. It’s almost to much to handle, but we have to keep going for the people & fur babies we love so much. Love you Dee