Hershel 'Woody' Williams VFW Post 7048

03/29/2026

Today, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor the legacy of the men and women who dutifully served our nation during the Vietnam War. We are grateful for your service. Welcome Home. https://vva.org/vietnam-war-veterans-day-2026-events/

03/21/2026

11/04/2025

🐝 Help Feed Local Students with HONEY Bags Inc.! 🍎

We’re proud to support HONEY Bags Inc., an amazing local group that currently feeds 230+ students every week — at a cost of about $600 per week. These food bags help make sure children in our community don’t go hungry over the weekends.

💛 How You Can Help:
We’ll be collecting donations at the VFW, located at 1310 Morgantown Ave in Fairmont.
A box will be available along with a list of needed items (see photo below).

If you’d like to contribute directly, you can also send a check to:
HONEY Bags Inc.
20 Grace Valley Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554

Every can, box, and dollar makes a difference! It truly takes a village to keep our kids fed and cared for.

Thank you all for helping support this wonderful cause! 💕
— From your friends at the VFW & our local community

10/22/2025

BREAKFAST SCHEDULE
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10/06/2025

John’s life was one of service, faith, and compassion. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, dedicated Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant, Mason, and Legionnaire, he touched countless lives with his wisdom, humor, and generous heart.

Please join us in honoring our Past Post Commander and dear friend, John Harney on Friday October 10.

Viewing will be at Ford Funeral Home at 11am. Services will be at noon with burial to follow at West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton. A meal will be held afterwards at Hershel 'Woody' Williams VFW Post 7048.

He will be dearly missed but forever remembered for his integrity, kindness, and love for family and community. 🕊️

John Edward Harney III, born October 30, 1948, in Kodiak, Alaska, to the late John Edward Harney Jr. and Marie Arbutis (Miller) Harney, peacefully slipped from his earthly tent to be with the Lord at Mon General Hospital in West Virginia, surrounded by his devoted wife, Pat, and his three loving chi...

06/29/2025

June 29, 2022
Huntington, West Virginia
Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center

Today at 3:15am, Hershel Woodrow Williams, affectionately known by many as Woody went home to be with the Lord. Woody peacefully joined his beloved wife Ruby while surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name.

Details about the funeral and memorial services will be shared as that information becomes available.

Woody’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support. They would also like to share that

Woody’s wish is that people continue to carry on his mission.

All correspondence and condolences may be sent to the Woody Williams Foundation via email at [email protected] or via mail at:

Woody Williams Foundation 12123 Shelbyville Rd.
Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40243

Honor-Recognize-Serve,
-The Woody Williams Family and Foundation