

He was a veteran of the Marines, serving for five years. He served in the 1st Battalion 1st Marine Division C Company (The Chosen Few) where he received a purple heart.
Virgil retired in 1985 from CSX Railroad, previously L & N Railroad, having filled various positions.
He enjoyed annual hunting trips out West with friends. His true passion was maintaining his farm, which included caring for his cows, fishing in the lake, watching animals in the pasture, and driving the old gray truck to the big tree.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mattie Berlin; sister, Lurlene Parton; and brother, Charles Wayne Berlin.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha Berlin; daughter, Rebecca Bickell; grandchildren, Hannah Heuser, David Bickell, Noah Bickell, Sarah Fladeland; and great-grandchild, Samantha Fladeland.
Services will be held at 12:30 PM Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor Ross Swope with entombment at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Sunday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
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