Kenneth Beatty Wolfe
Kenneth Beatty 'K.B.' Wolfe, 74, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born Jan. 22, 1925, in Morgantown, son of the late Kenneth Gaston and Miriam Ruth Beatty Wolfe. He was a member of Drummond Chapel United Methodist Church for 52 years. He was a 1943 graduate of Morgantown High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired after 32 years with C&P Telephone Co. He was a past secretary/treasurer of Morgantown Men's Bowling Association, was an active member of Telephone Pioneers and was a substitute driver for Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martina 'Rene' Wolfe; two sons and spouses, Roger Louis and Lisa Wolfe, of Morgantown, and Randolph Lee and Tami Wolfe, of Richmond, Va.; three brothers and spouses, Leonard and Mary Alice Wolfe, of Searcy, Ark., Lawrence and Linda Wolfe, of Dallas, Texas, and Franklin and Norma Wolfe, of Morgantown; a sister, Martha McCormick, of Bobtown, Pa.; and three grandchildren and spouse, Robert Kenneth and Kristie Wolfe, Matthew Dale Wolfe, and Krista Lynn Wolfe, and a gr eat-granddaughter, Kennedy Paige Wolfe, all of Morgantown. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home from 5-9 p.m. Friday. Service at Suncrest United Methodist Church (Drummond Chapel) will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with the Rev. Ronald M. McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery with graveside military services by VFW Post 9916, Westover. Donations: American Cancer Society, Monongalia Unit, 1526 Mileground, Morgantown, WV 26505; American Heart Association, Box 25, Morgantown, WV 26505; Suncrest United Methodist Chu rch (Drummond Chapel), 479 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Helen Michael Tennant
Helen Gertrude Michael Tennant, 84, formerly of Daybrook and Fairmont Arbors, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Wishing Well Health Center. She was born Oct. 28, 1914, at Fairview, daughter of the late Learney and Bertha Mae Wilson Tennant. She is survived by a son and spouse, Ralph and June Michael, of Fairview; a daughter and spouse, Linda and Allen VanGilder, of Morgantown; four stepchildren and spouses, Kester and Louise Tennant, of Fairview, Jack and Louise Tennant, of Westover, Jim and Frankie Tennant, of Ravenswood, and Fred and Jeanie Tennant, of Reedsville; five brothers, Learney Tennant Jr. and Dwayne Tennant, both of Blacksville, Homer Tennant and Billy J. Tennant, both of Fairview, and Stanley Tennant, of Fairmont; four sisters , Marjorie Kiger, of Fairmont, Violet Conner, of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Lloyd (Mavis) Lantz, of Fairview, and Jean Berry, of Mount Morris, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Cheryl Michael and Christopher Layman. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Willie 'Red' Michael; her second husband, Willie Coleman Tennant; a sister, Pansey Lowther; and five stepchildren, Ruby Michael, Florence Helms, Ruth Toothman, Joann Williams and Donley Ike Tennant. Friends may call at Domico Funeral Home Curry Chapel, Fairview, from noon-9 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, Oct. 17, until 2 p.m. service with Pastor Louise Tennant officiating. Burial will be in Daybrook Cemetery.

Vernon R. James
Vernon R. James, 88, of South Charleston, formerly of Morgantown, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was retired as a printer and had worked at Morgantown Press, West Virginia Legislature and Jarrett Printing, Charleston. He was born in Clarksburg and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, South Charleston, the Masons, Beni Kedem Shrine and Scottish Rite Bodies. He is survived by his wife, Mable M. Bennett James; a daughter, Susanne Straight, of South Charleston; a son, Dick Bennett, of St. Albans; two sisters, Mary Alice James, of Fairfax, Va., and Eleanor Jean Frye, of Elijay, Ga.; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 4122 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, with Scottish Rite service at 7:45 p.m. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with Dr. Rick McGuire officiating. Burial will be in Buckhannon Memorial Park, with Masonic rites at 4 p.m. by Masonic Lodge 173, Buckhannon. Donations: Shriners Children Burn Unit, Cincinnati.

Theodore 'Ted' Falfas
Theodore 'Ted' Falfas, 72, of Morgantown, loving husband, father and grandfather, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 26, 1926, in Arnold, Pa., son of the late Joseph and Ann Falfas. He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Star City. He was a graduate of University High School and Morgantown Business College. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II in Japan. He was manager of Jerry's Auto Supply from 1949-67 and manager of Cohen Furniture from 1966 to its recent closing. He was a member of Elks Lodge 411 and VFW Post 548, Morgantown. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Norma Lee Falfas; a daughter and spouse, Sandra and James Joyner, of Westover; a son and spouse, Jack and Barbara J. Falfas, of Huntington Beach, Calif.; a sister, Stephanie Dillon, of Newark, Ohio; an aunt, Mitzie Morgan, of Morgantown; and five grandchildren and a spouse, Kara and O.G. Cline, J.T. Joyner, Brock J. Falfas, Alissa Jean Falfas and Jeffery Falfas. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with the Rev. Carl E. Bauer officiating. Burial will be in East Oak Grove Cemetery with graveside services by VFW Post 548. Donations: St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Box 4203, Star City, WV 26504.

Clark W. Root Jr.
Clark W. Root Jr., 66, of Williams Road, Morgantown, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at The Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 1, 1933, in Oakland, Md., son of the late Clark W. Sr. and Lucy Bell McCroby Root. He was retired as a coal miner and was Protestant. He is survived by a brother, Roy Root, of Kingwood; a sister, Iris Lucabaugh, of Manchester, Pa; and his companion, Macel Crites. He was also preceded in death by a son, two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Friday. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with the Rev. George Koon Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

John McArthur Heinze
John McArthur Heinze, 57, of Dellslow, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born April 3, 1942, in Morgantown, son of the late George R. Sr. and Anna Mae Rosnick Heinze. He was a heavy equipment operator for Mill Run Enterprises, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Orita Rogers Heinze; two stepsons, Randy Lee Blosser, of Pursglove, and Ronald Lee Blosser Jr., of Florida; a stepdaughter, Carol Bee, of Aarons Creek Road; a brother, Robert Lee Heinze, of Sabraton; four sisters, Susan Marie Ginther, of Butte, Mont., Eliza Margaret Costello, of Kingwood Pike, Rosalie Ann Sanders, of Snake Hill Road, and Joann Carol Johnson, of Core; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, George Heinze Jr., James Allen Heinze and Donald Heinze, and a sister, Stella Hibbs. Friends may call at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, and at Nicholson Chapel Church from 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, until 3 p.m. service with the Rev. Francis Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Nicholson Chapel Cemetery with military graveside services by VFW Post 548.

William W. Likins
William W. Likins, 55, of Rowlesburg (Manheim community), died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Hopemont. He was born May 23, 1944, in Tunnelton, son of Wilma L. Pyles, of Rowlesburg, and the late Lester W. Likins. He was a mason and carpenter for Preston County Board of Education. He was a member of Mud Splash Hunt Club, was an avid hunter and was Methodist. He is also survived by his wife of 35 years, Lynn Nice Likins; two daughters and spouses, Coleen and David Messenger, of Tunnelton, and Kelly and Rick Myers, of Aurora; two brothers, 'Lefty' Likins, of Rowlesburg, and Neal Likins, of Kingwood; a sister, Rosemary Waybright, of Rowlesburg; and a grandson, Zachary Messenger. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Philip Likins, and a sister, Carolyn Sue Likins. Friends may call at Browning Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, Chestnut Street, Rowlesburg, from 2-9 p.m. Friday, and at Christ United Methodist Church, Rowlesburg, from 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, until 2 p.m. service with Pastor David J. Paul officiating. Burial will be in Olivet Cemetery, Lantz Ridge.

Russell Garlitz
Russell Garlitz, 94, of Morgantown, formerly of Preston County, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, in Morgantown. Browning Funeral Home, Kingwood, is in charge of arrangements.

Louis Slock Cavrich
Louis Slock Cavrich, of Fairmont, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. He was born in Four States, son of the late George and Mary Kirkovich Cavrich. He was a prominent businessman. He owned Slock Downtowner. He was an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the New St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Fairmont. He was a professional boxer. He is survived by his wife, Martha Irene Cavrich; a brother, John Cavrich, of Fairmont; and a sister, Mary Cavrich Vingle, of Fairmont. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph Cavrich, Steve Cavrich, George Cavrich II and Charles Cavrich, and sister, Kate Cavrich Leaf. Friends may call at Domico Funeral Home, Fairmont, from 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, until 8 p.m. service, with the Rev. Andrew Lucas officiating. Donations: American Cancer Society.

Linda Lee Hawkinberry
Linda Lee Hawkinberry, 51, formerly of Fairmont, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. She was born June 18, 1948, in Fairmont, daughter of Mary Keener Hawkinberry, of Monongah, and the late Clarence Hawkinberry. She was a resident of Stonewood Home for 10 years, attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Stonewood, and loved music. She is also survived by a brother and spouse, David and Kim Hawkinberry, of Fairmont; two sisters and a spouse, her twin, Carol Jean Hacker, of Fairmont, and Lou Ann and Thomas Posten, of Barrackville; and six nieces and nephews, Christopher Hacker, Jamie Hacker, Ryan Kisner, Kayla Kisner, Christian Hawkinberry and Caleb Hawkinberry. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Mamie Hawkinberry and Clyde and Audrey Keener. Friends may call at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, until 10 a.m. service with Pastor James 'Rat' Saunders and David Hawkinberry officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. The family requests cards instead of flowers. Donations: charity of choice that provides services for the mentally challenged.

George A. Kozak
George A. Kozak, 87, of Fairchance, Pa., died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. He was born March 22, 1912, in Continental, Pa., son of the late Andrew and Mary Tekely Kozak. He was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church, UMWA Local 1319, and First Catholic Slovak Union Branch 162. He is survived by six children and spouses, Jerome T. and Carolyn Kozak, and George E. and Mary Ellen Kozak, all of Uniontown, Pa., Anna Mae and Robert J. Kacik, of Morgantown, William R. and Diana Kozak, of Euclid, Ohio, Andrew R. and Noreen Kozak, of Twinsburg, Ohio, and Anthony P. and Janet Kozak, of Brooklyn, Ohio; two brothers, Stephen Kozak, of Redding, Calif., and Andrew Kozak, of Sedona, Ariz.; four sisters, Anna Kunc, of Cleveland, Mildred Tajc, of West Leisenring, Pa., Helen Ferrando, of Osego , Mich., and Gertrude Massey, of Long Beach, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Tajc Kozak, on Dec. 21, 1998; two infant children; a sister, Mary Tajc; and two brothers, Vincent Kozak and Joseph Kozak. Friends may call at Haky Funeral Home, 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, and until a Prayer service at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at Saints Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church, Fairchance, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with the Rev. David J. Nazimek as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Uniontown.

Paul R. Nine
Paul R. Nine, 87, of Kingwood, formerly of Rowlesburg, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Garrett Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md. James G. Lobb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth P. Miller
Elizabeth P. Miller, 84, of 327 Sycamore St., Clarksburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at United Hospital Center. She was born Feb. 7, 1915, in Mount Clare, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Mascar Loretta. She was a homemaker, and had been employed by St. Mary's Hospital and Harbert's Drug Store, in Clarksburg. She was a former member of Sons of Italy and Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Clarksburg. She is survived by a brother, Tony Loretta, of Virginia; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Virginia) Laurie, of Clarksburg; a great-nephew, James Joseph Colanero, of Clarksburg; two great-nieces, Brooke and Hannah Cottrill; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Angelo (Betty) Loretta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Miller, on Oct. 29, 1962, and five brothers, Lewis, Guy, Sam, Joe and Angelo Loretta. Friends may call at Bartolo Funeral Home, 515 W. Pike St., Clarksburg, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday with a Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, with the Rev. Cesidio J. Federico as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Howard Earl Williams
Howard Earl Williams, 88, of Emory Street, Grafton, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born Oct. 4, 1911, in Taylor County, son of the late Grant and Elizabeth Poling Williams. He retired in 1970 after 20 years with B&O Railroad, and was self-employed as an electrician and plumber. He was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Grafton Lodge 15 AF&AM, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Copestone Chapter 12 Royal Arch Masons, Naomi Chapter 12 Order of Eastern Star, and the Local Investment Group. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and sang in the Gospel Crusaders Quartet for many years. He is survived by his wife, Eva Jane Marstiller Williams; two daughters and a spouse, Colletta G. and Howard Kuhnes, of Grafton, and Mary Lou Hamrick, of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Melody Ann Skaggs, Dr. Kimberly Hunkele, Kelly Dawn Welty and Alan Hamrick; two great-granddaughters, Kennedy Jane Skaggs and Taylor Hunkele; and a sister, Lena Powell, of Grafton. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joy Ann Williams, and 10 brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Donald G. Ford Funeral Home, U.S. 50 west, Grafton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, with an Eastern Star service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, with the Rev. Chris Mullett officiating. Burial will be in Woodsdale Memorial Park, with Masonic graveside rites by Grafton Lodge 15 AF&AM.

Lisse Vingino Suarez
Lisse Vingino Suarez, 91, of Route 3, Mannington, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at Fairmont General Hospital. She was born Oct. 10, 1908, in Naples, Italy, daughter of the late James and Mary Gemilli Vingino. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mannington, enjoyed working with flowers, and was a homemaker and mother. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Al (Delores) Gibson, of Terry, Miss.; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Suarez, of Cortland, Ohio; a brother, Nick Vingino, of Mannington; two sisters, Libere Meter, of Warren, Ohio, and Thelma Haught, of Ashtabula, Ohio; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Avelino Suarez, on July 31, 1983; four sons, Joe Suarez, Bill Suarez, Richard Suarez and James Suarez; a brother, Domenic Vingino; two sisters, Millie Renzillo and Columbia Romeo; and a daughter-in-law, Ruphelle Suarez. Friends may call at Dent Funeral Home, Mannington, from 6-9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, until Roman Catholic Burial Ritual at noon, with the Rev. William A. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in View Point Cemetery, Rachel.

Tranquilla Burge
Tranquilla Burge, 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at Cuppett & Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland, Md. Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Muth
A Memorial service for Barbara Muth, 64, of Devon Road, who died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at her home after a long illness, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Suncrest United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ronald M. McCauley officiating. She was born Oct. 16, 1934, in Chicago, daughter of the late James and Ruth DeVries. She was Methodist, a homemaker and an active member of a number of local organizations. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Wayne Muth; a son and spouse, John and Patricia Muth, of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters and spouses, Susan and Victor Howser, of Greensboro, N.C., and Carol and Philip Lapalucci, of South Bend, Ind.; a brother, James DeVries, of Winnetka, Ill.; and seven grandchildren, Brian, Lauren and Kristen Muther, Jennifer and Mark Howser, and Stephanie and James Lapalucci. Hastings Funeral Home provided cremation services. Donations: Morgantown Hospice Inc., Box 4222, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Robert Russell Simpson
Robert Russell Simpson, 26, of R.D. 1, Burton, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at home. He was born April 2, 1973, at Radcliff, Ky., son of George Simpson, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Terry Higginbotham Brummage, of R.D. 1, Spraggs, Pa. He is also survived by his wife, Tammy Sue Kimble Simpson, and a daughter, Haile Sue Simpson, both at home; a brother, Doug Tennant, of Fairmont; a sister, Lynette Wilson, of Arnettsville; a stepfather, Larry Brummage, of Spraggs; his paternal grandmother, Margaret Wilson, of Brave, Pa.; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Higginbotham, of Core; and several aunts and uncles. Friends may call at Owen-Neely Funeral Home, Blacksville, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, with the Rev. Benny Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

Rosemary Helms
Rosemary Helms, 75, of Newburg, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 18, 1924, in Newburg, daughter of the late Wallace B. and Madeline Burke Cockrell. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and Preston County's Philemon Parish. She retired as a reading specialist with Preston County Board of Education, and volunteered in local schools. She was a member of the Retired School Employees Association; Newburg Town Council; Newburg Senior Citizens Group, where she was secretary; and the Board of Trustees for the Taylor and Preston Counties Health Association, which brought medical service into rural communities. She was active in political and commu nity project, most recently soliciting grants and funding for the procurement of a sewage system in her community. She is survived by two sons and spouses, Dr. Ronald G. and Sharon V. Helms, of Centerville, Ohio, and the Rev. Dr. Gary E. and Connie L. Helms, of Independence; a daughter and spouse, Debra M. and Roger Taylor, of Rowlesburg; a sister and spouse, Eileen and Milton Metheny, of Fairmont; four grandchildren and spouses, Scott M. Helms, Stanley A. 'Chip' and Julie Helms, Sheila and Frank Land and Jennifer L. and Scott Cress; and a great-granddaughter, Hailea BethAnn Cress. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley E. Helms; a sister, Madeline Lawrence; and a brother, Wallace 'Bud' Cockrell. Friends may call at Taylor Funeral Home, Newburg, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, with a Christian Wake Service at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, with the Rev. Jerome McKenna as celebrant. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Newburg. Donations: Chapel Fund, c/o the Rev. Dr. Gary E. Helms, P.O. Box 24, Newburg, WV 26410.

George R. Boyles Jr.
George R. Boyles Jr., of Vincent, Ohio, died Sunday, May 3, 1999, in Beverly, Ohio. He is the son of George R. Boyles Sr., of Vincent, and the late Mary V. Snider Boyles. Service at Reed-Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Lawnwood Cemetery, Morgantown, with military honors by VFW Post 548, Morgantown.

Maxine P. Wotring
Maxine P. Wotring, 84, of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Morgantown and Canonsburg, Pa., died Sunday, May 2, 1999, at North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach. She was born Oct. 2, 1914, in Morgantown, daughter of the late Hallie and Mollie Windel Phillips. She was Methodist, and attended Harner Chapel United Methodist Church when she was in Morgantown. She was principal at Evansdale Elementary School and taught at Suncrest Junior High before moving to Florida, where she taught at Pompano Beach Elementary. She retired in 1981 after 45 years of service. She graduated from Trinity High, in Washington, Pa., received a teaching degree from WVU and did graduate work there and at the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of American Legion Post 142, Pompano Beach. She is survived by a brother, H. Ross Phillips Jr., of Naples, Fla., and a sister-in-law, Dorothy J. Phillips, of Connellsville, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. Wotring; a brother, Charles W. Phillips Sr.; and two sisters, Mary P. Wherry and Nina P. Brown. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, with the Rev. Daniel C. Agnew officiating. Burial will be in East Oak Grove Cemetery.

Carroll Hugh Curry
Carroll Hugh Curry, 76, of Peacock Lane, Fairmont, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, in Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1923, in Fairmont, son of the late Dorsey Benjamin and Nancy Smith Curry. He was a member of Central Christian Church, in Fairmont, where he was a former elder of the church and president of the Men's Fellowship Group. He served in the U.S. Army medical corps for three years during World War II. He was a member of AF&AM, Franklin Lodge 7. He retired in 1988 as director of Customer Services after 40 years with Monongahela Power Co. in Fairmont. He was a 50-year member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and a member of Power Pioneers, the retired persons of Monongahela Power Co., Fairmont Kiwanis Club, of which he was past president, Mountaineer Area Council Boy Scouts of America, where he served on the Executive Board and was past president, and the American Legion in Fairmont. He was a SCORE counselor, a 35-year scouting veteran and received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award in scouting. He enjoyed woodworking and crafts. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Opal Gates Curry; three sons and spouses, Dennis Curry, of Spencer, Joel and Shara Curry, of Warsaw, Ind., and Roger and Janet Curry, of Fairmont; a sister and spouse, Madalee and Clarence Wilson, of Fairmont; six grandchildren, Hillarey Carder, of Masontown, Ashley and Erin Curry, of Fairmont, Andrea Curry, of Red Bluff, Calif., Alicia Curry, of Indianapolis, and Timothy Curry, of Fairmont; two great-grandchildren, Macy Carder, of Masontown, and Kadin Joel Curry, of Red Bluff; and a niece, Nancy Morgan, of Fairmont. Friends may call at Ford Funeral Home, R.C. Jones Chapel, 1410 Country Club Road, from 7-9 p.m. Monday, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, until 11 a.m. service with the Rev. Jeff Gill officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Taylor County.