William H. "Sonny" Roscopf, was called home by his heavenly father on December 21, 2021.  He was born in Pitt County, NC on February 4 ^th 1928 to Leondrus C. and Sallie H. Roscopf and was their fourth child.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents; three sisters; one brother; one step grandson; and one great granddaughter.

"Sonny" is survived by Bernice M. Roscopf, his loving and devoted wife of 73 years; his three children, William B. (Patricia) of Hampton, Enola Gay Hughes (Charles) of Chesapeake, and Lee S. (Deborah) of Newport News; nine grandchildren, Richard (Cindy), Amy Lippus (J.R.), Patrick (Angela), Kim Lambright (Cliff), Chad Hughes, Derrick Hughes (Trudy), Courtney Sibley (Craig), Dana Ardary (Brendon) and Steven Gwaltney (Nicole); nineteen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and his sister Louise Finklea of Marshall TX.

"Sonny" retired as Plant Superintendent from Columbian Rope Company, Plymkraft Division, after 48 years of dedicated service in 1993.  He opened his own home business known as "Bill's Small Engine Repair Shop" in 1995 and worked until his death.  He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and friend to many. He enjoyed his life to the fullest and was passionate about hunting and the great outdoors.  He was a lifetime member of James River Rod and Gun Club.  He was a faithful member of Menchville Baptist Church serving as Deacon and many other positions.  He served as a past Deacon and Elder of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hampton, VA. He was the first Transportation Chairman of Mary Atkins Christian Day School and Treasurer of the school for many years.  He will be remembered as a man of God for his generosity and true compassion and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and "hunting buddies".

The family will receive friends and family for visitation one hour prior to the service at Menchville Baptist Church, 248 Menchville Road, Newport News, VA 23602 from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. on January 7, 2022.  Funeral services at 12 PM will be conducted by Reverend James Weston with reception following immediately at the church to celebrate and share memories of Sonny's life with family and friends.  The entombment will be at 3:00 P.M. at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armstead Hampton, Virginia 23666.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Menchville Baptist Church or to Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters.