Virgil Astor Diamond, Jr.

Virgil Astor Diamond, Jr., 85, of Science Hill, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset.

He was born in Pulaski Co., on March 18, 1937; son of the late Virgil Astor Diamond, Sr., and Valentine Morgan Diamond. He worked as a driller and farmer. He enjoyed coon hunting, trading knives, collecting Indian artifacts, and watching all sports, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Campground Baptist Church.

He is survived by two daughters, Donna & (Joey) Hall of Science Hill, Cindy & (Tom) Clouse of Somerset; daughter-in-law, Mary Martin Diamond; grandchildren, Aaron & (Kennedy) Hall, Spencer Diamond, Riley & (Haley) Hall, Makenzie Clouse, and Ben Clouse; and one great-grandchild, Cedar Hall.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Janet Bishop Diamond; a son, Virgil Astor Diamond, III; two brothers, Glen Diamond, Larry Diamond; and a sister, Mary Susan Down.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg.

Visitation will be after 12:00 PM Wednesday, September 28, 2022 until time for services.

In lieu of flowers the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Pulaski Co. Alzheimer's Respite Center.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.