Virgil W. Virden

Virgil William Virden, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.

Virgil was born July 12, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa to Rev. John and Mildred (Gillespie) Virden. He dealt in antiques for many years. Virgil went on to work for the West Des Moines School District as an school bus associate with the Special Education Department, from where he retired. His faith was very important to him and he read his Bible and listened to Gospel music every day. He loved to stay on top of current events and enjoyed researching items of interest through his computer. Virgil was a nature lover and enjoyed bird watching. He will be lovingly remembered as an extremely humble man.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy; children, Barbara (Patrick) Edwards, Patty (Danny) Jones, and Virgil Virden II; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Jerry (Sharon) Virden and Herman (Norma) Virden; and many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. John and Mildred Virden and his brother, Johnny Virden.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Interment will occur at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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