Charles “Chuck” Thomas Craft, 73, of Spotsylvania, VA, with ‘a heart bigger than any fish he ever caught’, peacefully passed in his home Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Chuck was born in Logan, WV, to Frances Louise (Garwood) and Thomas Alfred “Al” Craft on December 30, 1947. He graduated from the Greenbrier Military School in 1965. He attended and was on the Dean's Honor List at West Virginia University, Marshall University and Bluefield State College. Chuck met the love of his life, Jackie and her two children Ed and Eileen; he and Jackie married on April 12th, 1975, in Huntington, WV. Chuck paused his studies to dutifully raise and provide for an instant family, with another soon on the way, by putting his life on the line working in a local coal mine. He became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved his new family to Utah where they were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church. While in Utah he found great joy surrounded by so many others of his same faith. For a time he was co-partner of a subdivision development and construction company with his two closest friends Dennis Flynn and Hal Golightly. In search of new opportunities, he eventually moved his family to Los Angeles, California, and finally settled in Northern Virginia. Well into his 50s, and with perseverance, Charles at last completed those remaining credits and earned his college degree from Bluefield State College. Throughout his varied career he learned everything there is to know about the construction and building industry and put that knowledge to good use as a public servant and Supervisory Site Inspector for the Fairfax County Government where he worked until he retired in 2013.

With great pride he served four years in the US Air Force to include a combat tour in the Vietnam War with the 6924th Security Squadron in DaNang, South Vietnam, earning several medals. He served too many years to remember in the Optimist Club of Springfield, VA, with several years as President. He was Boy Scout Leader, taught Sunday school for numerous years, and held several other Church callings. Outside of service to his church and community, his favorite pastimes were fishing the James River with his boys and grandkids, and spending time with his family.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother and father Frances Louise and Thomas Alfred Craft.

Charles is survived by his precious wife and soul mate, Jackie Craft; his five children: Edward Powers (Cathy), Eileen Jones, Mary Smith (Darren), Charles Craft II (Dona), and Thomas Craft II (Lauren); ‘Irish twin’ brother, George Craft, dear sister Ann Marie Schafter (Butch), and baby brother Don Craft (Monique); his greatest legacy (as ‘Pop-Pop’) - his twelve grandchildren: Connor McClure, Emma McClure, Lauren Headrick (D.J.), Justin Jones, Devon Smith, Jackson Smith, Chloe Craft, Charles “Trey” Craft III, Malina Fortune (Reese), Maya Richardson, Alayna Richardson, and Alycia Richardson; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, with Bishop Alan Camp of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating, for up to a maximum of 80 people*. Family members only are then invited to attend a committal service at Quantico National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 mandates, masks will be required in the funeral home.

*The family respectfully asks that others attend the funeral virtually via webcast due to social gathering restrictions. An online memorial tribute page has been created for everyone to share and enjoy fond memories and pictures of Chuck.

Pallbearers will be his sons, Ed, Charles, and Tom; grandsons, Connor and Trey; and son-in-law, Darren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/50810087/
https://www.richmond.va.gov/giving/index.asp
https://www.volunteer.va.gov/apps/volunteernow/

The family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks to Chuck’s doctors, especially Dr. John O’Brien, the staff at Mary Washington University Hospital, the Spotsylvania Ward Bishopric and Ministering Brethren of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and friends and family of that Ward. The family is also very grateful for all the support and services that their local VA facility has provided. The services, support, and outreach from all are truly appreciated.

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Thomas Richard “Tom” Farrington, 79, of Chesterfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 10, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Catherine Lafferty Farrington. He and Saundra Birk were married December 9, 1989, in St. Louis. Saundra is the daughter of the late Clement and Irene Birk.

Tom served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from December 1961 to September 1965. He also received a BS and MS in Engineering from Arizona State University.

Tom worked at McDonnell Douglas Corp in St. Louis, where he and Saundra met, for 17 years before opening his own Investment Management firm, Heartland Financial Services, in 1994. In 2004 he moved to Nashville, TN to work for PACCAR Inc. as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and then back to St. Louis in 2011, to finish working for Barnes Jewish Hospital in their Clinical Services Improvement organization.

Tom loved woodworking, house remodeling projects, and landscaping. He has had the best looking yard in the subdivision since 2012.

He was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran church in Chesterfield.

Loving survivors include his wife of 31 years, Saundra Farrington of Chesterfield; two siblings, James “Jim” Farrington of Huntington, West Virginia and Mary Farrington of Portland, Oregon; and a brother-in-law, Gary (Sandy) Birk of Creve Coeur.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jay Robbins McKenzie, 82, of Richwood, WV passed away on November 3, 2020, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, WV.

Jay was born on January 2, 1938, in Richwood, WV to the late James Albert and Virginia Ruth Robbins McKenzie. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and was always available to share sound advice with his children and grandchildren.

Jay left Richwood in his earlier years to work in the coal and railroad industry as both a mine owner, then as a consultant, and then returned to Richwood as retirement approached. He had a great sense of humor and was quick to share a joke or a funny moment. He could often be found relaxing on the front porch of his house, enjoying an occasional cigar and taking in the sights and sounds of Richwood. Jay was an outstanding basketball athlete in high school and remained an avid college basketball and football enthusiast throughout his life.

In retirement, Jay took an interest in refurbishing and refinishing furniture and could often be found puttering in his workshop. He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Jiggs” Albert McKenzie and Virginia “Cookie” Ruth Robbins McKenzie, brothers, James and Jan McKenzie, sister, Joan McKenzie, and son Michael McKenzie.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Pat McKenzie, Children: Jay Robbins McKenzie, Jr. and wife Beverly, Huntersville, NC, Virginia Christine McKenzie, Richwood, WV, Patrick Kevin McKenzie, Greenville, SC, 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren.

Per Jay’s request, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Simons-Coleman funeral home.

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Obituary for Wayne Leroy Johnson
Wayne Leroy Johnson, age 84, of Wiggins, Mississippi passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital of Covid-19 health complications. Wayne was born December 08, 1935, in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland to the late Elmer Leroy and Gladys Emmart Johnson. He will be greatly missed by his family and many Gulf Coast and Pearisburg, VA friends. Wayne was a generous soul and people were drawn to him. He loved being around and talking with other people.

Wayne was a 1954 graduate of Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, WV where he was accomplished on the basketball court and football field as well as being the first trumpet in the band. After graduation he joined the U. S. Air Force as he said, “to see the world.” In 1955 he was assigned to Sculthorpe Air Force Base in England and met Lilian Lister of Manchester, England and they were married in May of 1958. Over his twenty-year career he would go on to be assigned to permanent and temporary duty stations at some 15 U.S. Air Force bases around the world. After retirement Wayne and Lilian moved back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast living in Gulfport and Wiggins. Wayne started a second career as a Harrison County Deputy Sheriff where he worked for 10 years. From there he worked as a bail bondsman in Gulfport, MS.

He loved golfing and watching sports on TV. He participated in many Shrine activities at the Masonic Lodge located in Perkinston, Mississippi where he had obtained his 32nd Degree. He loved reconnecting at reunions at Greenbrier Military School in WV and Pearisburg High School in VA. Wayne was always in possession of the latest electronic devices and assorted gadgets that he would talk about and share with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Lilian Lister Johnson; son, Gary Michael Johnson; and brother, Robert Charles Johnson. Wayne is survived by brother, Gary William Johnson and wife Sandra of Asheville, NC; sons, Robert Anthony Johnson of Gulfport, MS and Michael Leroy Johnson of Wiggins, MS; grandchildren, Christina and husband Joshua King of Gulfport, MS, Justin Johnson of Gulfport, MS, Joshua Johnson of Gulfport, MS, Alexis Johnson of Wiggins, MS, Zachary Johnson, of Hawaii, Nicholas Johnson of Fort Walton Beach, FL; great grandchildren, Jasmine, Lilyann, and Mason King; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend Helen Dale.

Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2020, at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The funeral service with Masonic Rites will be at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel. The graveside service with honors by the US Air Force will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Masks must be worn by everyone attending the visitation and funeral service. Attendance at the cemetery is limited to 20 people. Due to the restrictions for flowers at the Biloxi National Cemetery, the family requests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

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Of Penn Hills, age 71, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Beloved husband of Linda (Hickey) Wykoff, who recently celebrated 50 years of marriage together. Loving father of Allison (Adam Kamm) Wykoff of NC and Drew Wykoff of Penn Hills. Born the son of the late DeVere Joseph and the late Catherine Wykoff; cherished brother of the late David (surviving spouse, Mary) Wykoff and the late Sandra Wykoff; adored uncle of Denise Wykoff, Caitlin (Daniel) Stritmatter, and Stephanie (Kurt) O'Neill. Also survived by countless friends and co-workers. Dan was a sales representative for Penstan Plumbing Supply, where he worked for over 30 years before retiring. He was also a licensed PIAA volleyball official who refereed for the Golden Triangle Chapter. Dan was an avid golfer and loved watching all Pittsburgh sports teams, especially Pitt basketball and football. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements by PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek / Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Memorial Contributions in Dan's name may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 575 Lincoln Ave. #101, Bellevue, PA 15202.

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William C. "Bill" Lugar, 85, of Maxwelton, WV, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at his home.
Born November 28, 1934, in Covington, VA, he was the son of the late Ashby Godby Lugar, Sr. and Virginia Louise Critzer Lugar.

After graduating high school at Greenbrier Military Academy in Lewisburg, WV, Lugar received his B.A. in accounting from Duke University in 1956 and served in the Army before settling in his childhood hometown of Oceana, WV, where he owned or co-owned several businesses, including Cook Ford Sales, Cook Nissan Sales, Oceana Mobile Homes, Wyoming Realty, among many others. He was also the founding president of the Bank of Oceana.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Lee Lugar and A.G. Lugar, Jr.; and his beloved dog, Tre'.
Survivors include his loving wife, Bonnie Compton Lugar; children, Lori Lugar of Arlington, VA; Mark Lugar (Deneena) of Grandview, WV; Hollie DeLong of Oceana, WV; and Melissa Walker (Steve) of Goode, VA; a brother, Fred Lugar (Deb) of Lexington, VA; grandchildren, Jack Steuble of Arlington, VA; Taylor, Ethan and Owen Lugar of Grandview, WV; Seth and Mollie Walker of Goode, VA; and Taylor and Rylie DeLong of Oceana, WV.
Graveside memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 5, 2020, at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, with Pastor Timothy Brewster officiating.

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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

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David Richard Gibbs, 82, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Bushnell, FL. He was born in Sabina, Ohio to Ralph and Catherine (Beller) Gibbs. Richard enjoyed going out to lunch with his bereavement group and watching sports. He was an alumnus of the Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Elizabeth Gibbs, and his daughter, Mary Catherine Gibbs.

Richard is survived by his grandchildren: Catherine (Nathan) Wilson of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, Vincent Gibbs of Mount Dora, FL, Amanda Tinsley of Leesburg, FL; and brother: James Gibbs of Ridge Manor, FL.

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.

A. Douglas Brown, 96, of Franklin passed away December 2, 2019 at Pendleton Manor. Born December 9, 1922 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Frank R. Brown and Ethel Haines Brown all of Keyser, WV.

Mr. Brown was a 1940 graduate of Franklin High School. He attended Fairmont State College and before his induction in the US Army, he attended Greenbrier Military School. In 1943, he was called into duty in the US Army for World War II. During his time in the Army, Doug experienced many battles. He was part of the First Infantry Division that stormed the beaches of Normandy. Brown was wounded three times collecting three Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. He received many additional medals for his service with his last being the French Legion of Honor awarded by France in 2013. This prestigious award is the highest medal that France gives to non-citizen soldiers. After serving his country, he came home to join his father in business at Brown Funeral Home which also provided ambulance services to the community.

In 1947 he married Lillian Belle Mullenax, his wife of almost 64 years, who proceeded him in death. He is survived by a son, Jim Brown and wife, Sheila, of Franklin, 7 grandchildren: Stephanie Wilde and husband, Chris, of San Antonio, TX; Laura Brown of Franklin, WV; Christian Brown and wife, Chaz, of Harrisonburg, VA; Emily Valenti and husband, Joe, of Teays Valley, WV; Allison Brown and fiance, Jordan Raice, of Los Angeles, CA; James Brown and wife, Erin, of Culloden, WV; and Jonathan Brown of Teays Valley, WV and eleven great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by: 2 brothers, E. Hadley Brown (2017), Frank Brown (1984); and a sister, Evelyn Brown (1921)
During his lifetime, Doug was active with the Gideons International for over 50 years.

One of his biggest joys was sharing his love for Christ in the schools. He was an amateur ham radio operator, a member of the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, Masonic Lodge #144 AF & AM, a member of Living Faith Church, and was involved in the building committee for Pendleton Manor. In retirement Brown loved traveling, volunteering at State Farm Insurance and was passionate about music. Brown had a genuine love for people and never met a stranger.

Funeral services were on Saturday, December 7 in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Stephen Teter and Pastor Josh Blount officiating. Interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin, with Military Honors conducted by The Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard and Camp Dawson Representatives.