Bud Cupp Obituary
Local Businessman and Farmer, Harry H. “Bud” Cupp, III, passed away at 12:33 am Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Iveagh Trust Assisted Living Facility under the care of Mountain Hospice. He had been in failing health for a long period of time.

He was born September 4, 1941 in Elkins, a son of the late Harry H. Cupp and the late Gwendolyn Cupp. Bud was a graduate of Elkins High School having been a well-known football player. Following graduation, he attended the Greenbrier Military School playing football as well and was a recipient of the Math Award. In 1961, he entered West Virginia University to study pre-veterinary medicine. He then chose to leave school to begin a career in farming. On August 18, 1966 he married Mina Hively of Marlinton, WV who survives near Elkins. The Cupp’s purchased the old Maple Grove Dairy from Clarmen Forinash in October 1966. Bud also owned and operated Cuptane Gas for many years.

Surviving are two sons, Harry Cupp, IV and Matthew Adam Cupp both of Elkins. One brother, Phillip Cupp of Elkins; two sisters, Norma Joan Pitzer of Georgia and Jacquelyn Fletcher of Elkins and four grandchildren also survive. Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service was held March 17th from funeral home chapel with Rev. David Rice officiating.