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John G. (Jack) Keller, 92, of Scottsdale, passed away peacefully on August, 13th 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 2nd, 1928 to Anna Madge (Robertson) and John Guy Keller. Jack’s second marriage was to Phyllis Fradella (formerly Phyllis Pagnillo) on December 7th, 1975 in Scottsdale. Jack graduated from Ohio State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accountancy. He was a CPA and had a career in Tax Accounting, retiring from The Greyhound Corporation in 1987. He worked in several other industries throughout the years, including roles in accounting and other business ventures. Jack was proud to be a Buckeye, and had a lifelong passion for Ohio State sports, especially football. He was a member of the AICPA and NRA, and served on the board of several homeowners’ associations over the years. His other interests included watching sports, all things aviation, target shooting, and he was very interested in politics and the current affairs of local, state and federal governments. Jack was a 70-year member of the Masonic Fraternity. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and always had a good story to share. Jack is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phyllis Keller, his four sons John Stuart (Stu) Keller, Tim Keller (Kim Keller), Ken Keller (Betty Tinnell), Philip Keller (Jeannie Keller), stepson Daniel Pagnillo (Margaret Pagnillo), grandchildren Jay Lynch (Lisa Lynch), Kyle Keller, Brian Keller, Christina Keller, Jennifer Keller, Anthony Pagnillo, Madeline Pagnillo, Mary Pagnillo, great-grandchild Jayson Lynch, Stevi Lynch and three great-great grandchildren, as well as many other extended family and friends who will deeply miss Jack. A service will be held in the fall, time and date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers the family asks to please consider a donation in Jack’s name to Hospice of the Valley or the American Cancer Society.

Obituary for James "Jim" L. Bruster

James “Jim” L. Bruster, 80, Spring Hill, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Service was Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Bruce Funeral Home, 712 S. Webster, Spring Hill, Kansas 66083 (913) 592-2244. Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill, Kansas. Jim would love for you to dress simple and comfortably. Memorial contributions may be made to Olathe Health Charitable Foundation for Olathe Hospice House www.olathehealth.org or ALS Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com

Jim was born October 6, 1939 in Bluefield, West Virginia to James Howard and Evelyn Mary (Hardesty) Bruster. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, West Virginia. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army and Army Reserves. He married Patricia Bradley on October 11, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim lived in Olathe before moving to Spring Hill, Kansas in 1994. He worked as an finance specialist at North Supply, retiring from Embarq. Jim loved playing and listening to music. In his early years, he played the trombone in marching band and a band called “The Velvatones”. He was very talented playing the piano and organ. Jim was always ready for a game of cards, playing pitch or hand and foot at the YMCA or Olathe Community Center. He also enjoyed dancing. He had a loving passion for his two dogs, Eli aka “Eli the Fox” and Charlie Brown aka “CB”.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and wife Patricia. He is survived by his stepdaughter Leigh Ann O’Herron and husband Tom, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; stepson Jay Stubbs, Houston, Texas; grandsons Davin and Colin O’Herron and companion Georgia Anne McCoy.

Justin Boyd Harris, age 93, passed away on April 5, 2020, in Jacksonville Florida

He grew up in Media Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. His early years took him to Lewisburg West Virginia, far from home, for military school. He did not like this, but excelled. After graduation, and as WWII was continuing, he applied to and was accepted into the Navy's V-12 program - he wanted to be a pilot. As the Navy - not Boyd, as he was known to his family and friends - would decide where he would be educated, he spent one semester at U. of Pennsylvania, then one semester at Ursinus College. For sophomore year he was sent to Villanova (at that time still a college), and remained for the next three years. He met the spunky and talented Martha Foster while she was also a college student at West Chester State Teachers College. They were married in between his junior and senior year. While both sets of parents were horrified, believing their kids would never finish college after this, they both went on to graduate, Boyd finishing second in his class.

He began his professional career with Westinghouse Electric, where he found it not to his liking in the first year, quit and sold life insurance. After one year, he decided he did like Westinghouse after all and returned, remaining the next 41 years. His career took him from South Philadelphia to Kansas City to Pittsburgh to Jacksonville and finally ending in San Jose California. He had started out as a mechanical engineer working on gas turbine engines for aircraft, but Westinghouse found his talents better suited to organizing and numbers, and so encouraged him and helped him to become a "systems analyst." All the while with his "entourage" of a wife and child first, then three more children, to make a tribe of six. Believing that Jacksonville would be the best fit for him and his wife, he retired there and spent the final 30 years of his life in the city.

He enjoyed his time with the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, or "Jay Cee's" in the 1950's, traveling once in a caravan to the western states from Philly in his brand new 1954 Ford convertible. In the 1960's, as a devoted family man and wanting his sons to learn useful skills, he became involved first with "Indian Guides," and later the Boy Scouts, rising to the position of District Commissioner for the eastern District of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh). In the mid-60's his community figured it needed a pool. Boyd volunteered to design it, as his father had been an architect, and helped sell "shares" in the pool - memberships which helped raise money to build it - a novel idea at the time.

Boyd was predeceased in life by his loving wife of 56 years, Martha ("Marfy" as she was known to her friends), his son Jeffrey, his brother Nelson and his sister Marguerite.

He is survived by his second wife, Doreen, and three sons, Philip (Son Jeff and granddaughter), Kelly (wife Terri and children Ben and Kimberly), and Andrew (wife Therese and sons Christopher, Nicholas (wife Lexi) and Jonathan), Many thanks go out to Brookdale Senior Living facilities, who cared for Boyd in his final years, the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, the Right-At-Home Care Company, Community Hospice, and to his second wife Doreen.

Interment to be at Dignity Memorial Oaklawn Cemetery

James William Fredlock was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on September 17, 1929, the son of Elizabeth and J. Ray Fredlock. He passed away in Vero Beach, Florida on April 2, 2020.

Jim grew up in Morgantown and, for a time, attended the Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV. He returned to graduate from Morgantown High School. Jim attended West Virginia University and was involved in ROTC. He was part of the occupation forces in Japan prior to serving in combat in Korea. Jim received his degree from the WVU School of Pharmacy. He married Jacqueline Joy Hyre in 1957. He began as a pharmacist with his father at Fredlock’s Pharmacy. Jim took over the pharmacy and added Bagpiper Gifts which he increased to three pharmacies/gift stores in Morgantown and Bruceton Mills. Jim served on the Morgantown City Council, was a member of the National Guard and the Civil Air Patrol. He was honored by the WVU School of Pharmacy as a Hall of Fame member. Jim and Jackie were also involved in the antique car club.

After retirement, Jim learned to scuba dive, sky dive and also went on a seven-day white water rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. In Vero Beach, Jim was active in The First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and The Habitat for Humanity. More recently, Jim was recognized and participated in Space Coast Honor Flight in Washington, DC.

Jim is survived by three sons: Jimmy (Jane) of Tucson, AZ; Mike (Sherry) of Lexington, KY; and Andy (John) of Cincinnati, OH. Jim had four grandchildren: Caitlin Haines (Andrew), Kara Morton (David), Bailie Munoz (Daniel) and Michael Fredlock. Jim is also survived by his brother Joe Fredlock (Anne) of Vero Beach, FL and his best friend Alex Salem of Vero Beach, FL.

Jim’s beloved wife Jackie preceded him in death on January 7, 2011.

Donations may be made in Jim’s name to VNA Visiting Nurses Association of Vero Beach, Space Coast Honor Flight or the American Cancer Society in West Virginia.

WALTON BEAUVAIS OBITUARY

Beauvais, Walton
Walton Uleric Beauvais, 85, of Athens, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH, died peacefully Monday, March 23, 2020, surrounded by his family at home. Named for his father's brother, who was killed in World War I, Walton was born to the late Harold and Ulrica Beauvais on September 15, 1934, in Charleston, WV.

He attended the Greenbrier Military School for two years before graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School. He studied for and became a meat cutter, and then attended and graduated from Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston), in Charleston, WV. After college, Walton served in the United States Army, during which time he was stationed in Germany. He worked for Columbia Gas after his honorable discharge from service.

Walton married the love of his life, Joyce Ann Hutchinson. After their marriage, he was transferred from Charleston, WV to Columbus, OH, where he continued to work for the company until his retirement with more than 30 years of service. Walton was involved in his boys' lives, volunteering with their Boy Scout Troop, and accompanying them on their camping trips and many adventures. He was a member of the Overbrook Presbyterian Church, singing in the Chancel Choir, washing dishes in the kitchen after church meals, and always happy to lend a helping hand at events. He served many years as the coordinator for the Preschool Traffic Control team. He was a dedicated Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer, helping with donors, as well as donating himself, with a total lifetime donation of over 32 gallons of blood. Family was important to Walton. He ensured his family was provided for, that his sons received a good education, and he made them feel loved and secure.

Walton's passion was for philately, receiving the first stamp for his collection from his grandmother when he was seven years old. His grandmother served as post mistress in Binnewater, NY, and fueled his interest in collecting. He was a lifetime member of the American Philatelic Society, a member of the Christmas Philatelic Club, and a lifetime member of the Columbus Philatelic Club. Walton served as the secretary and treasurer of the Columbus Philatelic Club and worked diligently for many years on the Club's annual show, COLOPEX, acting as award chairman. He won both local and national awards for his stamp exhibits.

Walton moved to Athens with Joyce in 2018, living with his son, David, and daughter-in-law, Myca. He was a member of the Athens First Presbyterian Church. In addition to Joyce, his loving wife of more than 58 years, Walton is survived by his son, David (Myca Haynes) Beauvais of Athens, OH; son, Gary (Jennifer) Beauvais of Powell, OH; grandsons, Evan and Cameron Beauvais of Powell, OH; brother, Harold Jr. (Sue) Beauvais of Charlotte, NC; brother-in-law, Wayne "Hap" Hutchinson of Ft. Worth, TX; brother-in-law, Ed (Susan) Hutchinson of Palm Bay, FL; nieces and nephews, friends, and a special cousin, Barbara Humphries of Lady Lake, FL.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic that currently is affecting the world, a memorial service will be announced and held at a later date. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association for their support, the nurses at OhioHealth O'Bleness for their kindness and care, and the OhioHealth Hospice team for their help and compassion.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2020.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Jack Hugh Deaver 86, of White Sulphur Springs, WV passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg, WV.  Born October 15, 1933 at Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Lance Travers and Ollie Mae Lowance Deaver.  Jack retired from The Greenbrier as a Night Auditor.  He was a member of The Redemption Center and the Valley View Country Club.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years, Martha Annette Wright Deaver and sister, Betty Lou Deaver.  Survivors include one son, John Hugh Deaver, two daughters, Patricia Susan Tate (Matthew) of Lewisburg, WV and Milly Lynn Taylor (Jackie) of Crawley, WV, sister, Patricia Susan Deaver of Huntingburg, IN, two granddaughters, Sarah Taylor (Arden Morgan) of Ronceverte, WV and Trish Tolliver (Carl) of Daniels, WV, two great grandchildren, Ainsley Taylor Sparks and Adeline Faith Tolliver, a special friend, Don Webster of White Sulphur Springs, WV, several nieces and nephews.

JAMES EDWARD ROBERTS ‘56

James Edward Roberts Jr. (aka Jim or Deak) age 80, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Surprise, Arizona. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, raised in Vienna, West Virginia, he had lived in Canton most of his life moving to Arizona in 2006.

Jim was a 1956 graduate of Greenbrier Military School, earned a BS from the University of North Alabama in 1960 and an MBA from The Ohio State University in 1980. He retired a Captain, after 24 years in the United States Naval Reserve. He was a former employee of Goodyear Industrial Products and Amoco Chemicals division of Standard Oil of Indiana and then started his own business, Jim Roberts Plastics.

He invented, patented, and marketed “Dish Scrubber”, the detergent-in-the-handle dishwashing tool used throughout the World. Jim served over 13 years in the Akron Public Schools (Central Hower High School) as a volunteer assisting his wheelchair-bound first wife, Mary Jane (Hudak) Roberts, who was afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis. She taught mathematics and computer science and preceded him in death. He was a life member of the Greenbrier Military School Alumni Association, The Military Officers Association of America, The Naval Reserve Association, Navy League of the United States, The Reserve Officers Association and a member of the United States LST/Amphibs Association, the Army-Navy Union, American Legion, AmVets, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Jim enjoyed writing poetry and composed over 450 poems. He also wrote a book on his travels with his daughter across Canada and Alaska.

Survived by his wife, Carol Miller-Roberts, daughter, MaryKathryn (Kevin) Zuza, all of Goodyear, Arizona, and sister, Susan Kathryn Travis of Kentucky. Also preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Roberts and Iva Kathryn (Mangus) Roberts.

SERVICES ARE PENDING. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6155 Rockside Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131 or Saint Sebastian Catholic Church Education Fund 500 Mull Ave, Akron, OH 44320.

Bruce Keith Burnette
Mr. Bruce Keith Burnette, 66, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born June 30, 1953, in Buncombe County, to the late Talmadge LeRoy and Blanche Gant Burnette. Mr. Burnette attended Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV, and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, where he studied textile engineering. He was employed in the textile industry for many years.

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Karen Roberson Burnette; two daughters, Amy Burnette of Raleigh and Sarah Burnette of Mooresville; two brothers, Talmadge Burnette, Sr. and his wife, Karen, of Hendersonville, and Richard Burnette and his wife, Bonnie, of Hilton Head, SC; a sister, Nancy Burnette Fowler and her husband, Hank, of Naples, FL; and several loving nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Rockford Street United Methodist Church in Mount Airy with the Rev. Harry Sherrill officiating.

Harry Wade Basham ’50, a long time South Charleston resident and former Charleston businessman, passed away at his hoe on October 15, 2019, after a long illness.

Born on July 12, 1932, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Luther C. and Pearl Basham. He graduated from the Greenbrier Military Academy in 1950 where he played several sports. He served I the U.S. Army specializing in Army Intelligence. His entire career was spent as a employee the business owner of West Virginia Tractor Company, a successful business his father had started I 1936 where he worked with his three brothers, Calvin, Donald, and Burke, who preceded him.

He was also predeceased by his loving wife Donna Burgess Burton, who passed away in August, 1999.

Harry enjoyed outings with Donna and their friends at Kanawha Country Club and various trips and outings with the WV Contractors Association (which included his brothers and their wives). He enjoyed bowling but he was a avid golfer and he was good at it. Harry was a member of the Elks ad enjoyed that fraternal interaction until fairly recently.

Harry is survived by his biggest and best accomplishment, his family He is survived by a daughter, Debbie of South Charleston, and a son, Steve (Kathy) of Hamlin, as well as four grandchildren: Danny (Verna) of Louisville, KY, Kandace (Nick) Ansah of Hamlin, Jamie of Lewisburg, WV and Will (Amanda) of Milton, WV. He also leaves behind 11 great-grandchildren: Drew, Gabe, Nick, Noah, Bella, Nate, ayah Judah Tevah and Charlie as well as several special nieces and nephews and cousins.

A service to honor Harry will be held at 11a.m Saturday October 19 at Snodgrass Funeral Hoe South Charleston with Pastor Will Basha officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Memories of Harry may be shared by visiting sodgrass-funeral.com and selecting the obituary.

Obituary

John “Buck” Lewis Finley III 1954 - 2019.

Buck was a Commercial Real Estate Developer in Lexington, Georgetown, Kentucky. Buck was also an accomplished Auctioneer and often gave his professional talent for charity. An accomplished Horseman, a proud member of Sag, Screen Actor Guild.

Buck attended St John School in Georgetown, Kentucky, Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

He also taught Music “Guitar”, at Golden Hills in Ocala, Florida. Buck Finley’s professional career in the music industry began at the age of nine, winning state and local competitions in Kentucky. Some 12 years later, he was discovered, and his career progressed to a nationally known recording artist on well-known labels. During this period, up until the mid-80s, he was produced by some of Nashville’s elite including Jerry Crutchfield, Don Tweety and Cowboy Jack Clements.

After a 20-year sabbatical taking care of necessary family business in Kentucky, Buck has relocated to Florida and is solely working on the writing end of his talent, creating very acceptable cross-over songs. During this break, he remained connected to the industry via featured film roles, acting in music videos and co-writing music with accomplished artists such as Bobby Boyd, Shirl Milet and the late actor, Jim Varney, who was one of his closes friend, as well as other notable professionals in the industry.

Buck is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ella Willmott; and nephew, Benjamin Willmott.

He is survived by his wife, of 18 years, Janet; daughter, Laura West; granddaughter, Grace Penny; nephew, Robert Willmott III; and many extended family members and friends.

Edgar Allen Fleetwood, Jr.—known to his GMS friends as “Fleety— passed away peacefully in CharloBe, N.C. on September 24, 2019 from natural causes. He was 93.

Edgar was born on June 27, 1926, in Clarksburg, WV to Edgar Allen Fleetwood, Sr. and Fannie Harrison Fleetwood. After gradua›ng from Greenbriar Military School in 1944, Edgar aBended Duke University for a few months un›l he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force. He completed his training at Camp ABerbury in Indiana and was assigned to the 1537th AAF BU, serving in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator and gunner on the B-17 Flying Fortress. He was sta›oned in Okinawa and the Japanese mainland.

Edgar logged many flights and was considered a very proficient radio operator. His most memorable missions were between Japan and the Philippines under the command of General Douglas McArthur. When he finished his service in 1946, Edgar, then a sergeant, returned to Duke University where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. After gradua›on he returned to his family home in West Virginia and con›nued his post-graduate educa›on at West Virginia Wesleyan University.

In 1950, “Fleety” met his soulmate, Shirley Jean Hunt at the Candy Kitchen in Weston, West Virginia, his mother’s hometown. They were married in 1951 at St. Patricks Church in Weston—a marriage that lasted almost 70 years! Edgar and Shirley had two children, Nancy Jean Fleetwood and Edgar Allen Fleetwood III.

Edgar’s career in chemical engineering opened challenging opportuni›es throughout the Southeast. He left Weston and joined the Celanese Corpora›on in Pearisburg, WV for several years and then was transferred to another Celanese plant in Rock Hill, SC, as Director of quality control. From there he joined a division of Dow Chemical Corpora›on, Dow Badische, in Williamsburg, VA. Having gained extensive experience in major U.S. manufacturing plants, Edgar was recruited by Voigt-England Chemical Company to broker large equipment contracts represen›ng European and U.S. manufacturers throughout the U.S. and Canada. He served as Vice President and in 1975 established his office in CharloBe, NC.

When he turned 65, Edgar “tried to re›re” but his re›rement only lasted a few months—a new challenge was on the horizon. As a veteran and a businessman, Edgar was approached to join the U.S. Small Business Administra›on in CharloBe as the Veterans Affairs Officer. For the next 20 years, Edgar worked with veterans who were leaving military service in North and South Carolina to help them establish small businesses. He loved his work with all of the vets and was credited with assis›ng many new careers for his fellow comrades. At 85 years old, Edgar re›red and was honored by the U.S. Small Business Administrator for his outstanding service.

Edgar and his wife Shirley were very involved in the Arts in CharloBe—they were regular leaders in the Carolina Opera Guild, the CharloBe Symphony and the Mint Museum. Edgar was a well-read historian of the U.S. involvement in wars both home and abroad. Throughout his life, Edgar loved listening and dancing to the Big Band sounds that he and his pals shared at GMS. He loved fishing and taking his children boa›ng and water skiing. Known as “Daddy Ed” to his grandchildren and 5 great-grandsons, they had so much fun exchanging an›cs and silly faces fueled by Daddy Ed’s contagious laughter.
His days at Greenbrier Military School were very special to Edgar. These guys became his most cherished life›me friends and he loved aBending reunions later in his life. He was so proud of his service in World War II and was a loyal contributor to the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C. He lost several GMS
classmates in World War II. “Fleety” was always a bit “misty” when he visited the memorial or regaled his family with stories of his high school adventures at Greenbrier.

Edgar passed away on September 24th, just a liBle over a month after his beloved wife, Shirley. His memorial service was held at Christ Episcopal Church in CharloBe, N.C.—a tribute to his incredible life and service to his beloved country.

He is survived by his daughter Nancy Fleetwood Miller (James Forrest Miller) and son Edgar Allen Fleetwood III; granddaughters, Caroline Fleetwood Miller Withers (Christopher Murdoch Withers) and Kathleen Harrison Miller O’Gara (Grady Daniel O’Gara); grandsons Jack Christopher Withers, Camden James Withers, WyaB Fleetwood Withers, Rowan Patrick O’Gara, Miller Fleetwood O’Gara.

Edgar will be buried with Military Honors at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020, in Arlington Na›onal Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His wife Shirley Hunt Fleetwood will also be buried with him.

Captain Robert Victor Gamba, 80, died peacefully September 18, 2019 with his family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of forty-six years Joanne; daughters Mary jo (Jack) Laurin Judianne (Ronald) Reynolds, Charlene (Raphael) Della Ratta, and Gina (Joshua) son Joh; twelve grandchildren He is predeceased by his parents, Annibale, ad Clara Gaba and sister Therann.

Bob was born in Ft Lauderdale Florida on January 22, 1939. The best days of his early years were spent o Kate’s Moutai in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School in 1956, and enrolled in the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1960. He earned a degree International Affairs from George Washington University.

Highlights of Bob’s naval career include: tours o the USS Becuna, USS Ethan Allen, USS Salmon, and USS Wahoo, attendance at the Naval War College from 1969 to 1970, Aide to the Chief of Staff at Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT), Executive Officer for the USS Richmond K. Turner, Commanding Officer of the USS Miller attendance at the National War College from 1980-1981, Staff Position at the Pentagon Commanding Officer Fleet Combat Training Center Pacific. He ended his career as Commanding Officer of the Naval Station Annapolis, Bob retire as a Captain, USN I June 1990 having served thirty years.

After the military Bob entered the civilian work force and worked as Senior Vice President for Bullock Construction Inc. and as procurement officer for the State of Maryland
He et the love of his life Joanne Speer Ehlers, the widow of the late Ernie Spears (USNA ’59) during his tour at SACLANT. Joanne four young children who he adopted ad raised as his own. This was no small feat for a young bachelor. Their family grew to seven with the addition of their youngest daughter. No words ca express how grateful we feel for Bob entering our lives a husband and father.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, watching sports, traveling wine tasting storytelling, spending time with his family.

Whether a new acquittance or a lifetime fried Bob always made you feel exceptional. Through his career, Bob and Joanne established an extensive military family with who they shared many laughs, travels, and memories. This family loved and supported them throughout their years. The Gamba family will receive visitors at Hardesty Funeral Home at 2 Ridgely Avenue, Annapolis, MD, on Monday, October 4, from 6-8 PM. A celebration of Life ass will be held at the United States Naval Chapel followed immediately by internment at the USNA Columbarium on 5 October 209 @2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Organization for Autism Research or American Cancer Society.

DAVID TINSLEY KENNEDY III, 66, of Charleston, W.Va., died July 31, 2019, after a decade-long battle with multiple myeloma.

Mr. Kennedy worked for the West Virginia Public Service Commission for 28 years. He was a dedicated worker who often came in on weekends and holidays to make up for work days lost due to chemotherapy. He worked up until the time he collapsed near the office on July 3rd. He was a lifelong Roman Catholic, a Democrat, and a lover of opera and choral music.

Mr. Kennedy was born January 11, 1953, in Richmond, Va., the son of the late David T. Kennedy Jr. and Jean Stephenson Kennedy. He grew up in Beckley and was a 1971 graduate of Greenbrier Military School. He graduated with a degree in political science from Randolph-Macon College in 1976. He also had a Master's Degree from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies.

He never married, but was a loving father figure to Lauren Reasor of Huntington, whom he called his "pseudo-daughter," who along with her mother, Cindy Franz, would nurse him through his final days.

To the surprise of his brothers, who never heard him sing a note as a child, Mr. Kennedy developed an interest in singing in middle age. He sang in the choir of the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, and with that group, once sang at the Vatican. He also sang with the West Virginia Symphony Chorus. His music opened up a new world of travel and friendships. In addition to travels to Europe, Mr. Kennedy would often travel to a large city to attend an opera. Mr. Kennedy's final days were much enhanced by the love, visits, prayers, calls, and concern of his fellow choristers. He was preceded in death by his fur companion, Murphy, who passed in 2007.

Mr. Kennedy is survived by two brothers, Thomas D. Kennedy (Rose) of Little Rock, Ark., and Michael F. Kennedy (Jeanne) of Roanoke, Va.; as well as nephews, Thomas Kennedy Jr. and Nicholas Kennedy (Tara), both of Dallas, Texas; and Leonard Kennedy and Lucas Kennedy of Roanoke.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 3, at The Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston, W.Va., with The Very Rev. Father Donald X. Higgs officiating. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, W.Va.

The family will receive family and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 2, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, W.Va., with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m.

You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.

Michael Lynn McClung (January 3, 1947 - July 18, 2019) was the son of William Wilson and Leora Belle Spinks McClung. He was married to Karen Lee Coleman McClung. H was married to Karen Lee Coleman in 1968.

Born in Ronceverte, Mike grew up on Merry Hill Farm where his father was the farm manager. The McClung family were among the Greenbrier Valley's first settlers, establishing a farm in Williamsburg in 1785. Mike attended Lewisburg public schools and entered the Greenbrier Military School in his junior year, where he graduated in 1964 with honors for marksmanship. Mike the enrolled at West Virginia Tech in Montgomery, WV where he graduated with joint degrees in mathematics, physics and nuclear engineering.

After school, mike enrolled in General; Electrics' management program in Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked for General Electric through the Vietnam War where he led the production of jet engines for the military. Later, he oversaw the production of submarine engine systems and other technologies for the military. In 1976, Mike accepted a position with Colt industries in Beloit, Wisconsin as Superintendent of Large Engine Operation, producing back-up power for nuclear facilities, large engines for the maritime shipping industry, as well as hospital and city emergency power systems. Mike returned to Lewisburg in 1977 to become plant manager and Vice President of Appalachian Electronic Instruments.

Aside from his technical education and career, Mike was an outdoorsman and a farmer in his heart. He loved hunting, fishing, and most of all, farming. He took a lot of pride in the family farm, where he ran a top-quality herd of angus beef cattle. His appreciation of history was evident in his enjoyment of antiques and collectible cars.

Mike served on the Lewisburg City Council for 16 years, and also on the Greenbrier Public Service Commission. He served on the board of Gateway Industries Sheltered Workshop in Ronceverte. He was a longstanding member of the Elks, and a past president of both the Richlands Ruritans and the Meadow Mountain Hunt Club. He was proud to be a Son of the American Revolution. As a lifelong member of the Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Mike served as both a deacon and elder. He also served on the property committee overseeing the first renovations for the educational building.

He is preceded in death by his brother William Kent McClung. He is survived by his beloved wife Karen Lee, two sons, and five grandchildren. His younger son Kevin Howard has raised tow fine young men, Kyle Hunter and William Wilson Cody. His older son Michael Oliver and his wife Katya Kopaskie have three wonderful children, William Owen, Kelsey Lynn and Caroline Lynn and Caroline Nan.