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Fred A. Gee

December 13th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Fred A. Gee, 72, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2004 at home after a long illness.

He was the director of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Kanawha, Boone and Clay counties for 19 years. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Bible in 1973 and was a member of Bible Center Church.

Fred is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy; children, Craig Gee and wife, Cazolotta of Huntington, Steven Gee and wife, Jean of Lake Piacid, Florida, Marylynn Saloiye and husband, John, of South Charleston, Kathleen Jansohn and husband, Fred of South Charleston, Carolyn McMellen and husband, Michael of South Charleston, Jonathan Gee, and wife, Deborah of Lynchburg, Virginia; 17 grandchildren; two great grandsons; three brothers, Edward, Frank and Douglas Gee all of New Jersey; one sister, Susan Weber of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Nancy Klischies of New Jersey; brother-in-law, Jim Catling of Florida.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Bible Center Church on Corridor G in Charleston with Pastors Shawn Thornton, Jesse Waggoner, Jim McQuerrey, Tim Pauley and Craig Gee officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Children’s Ministries of Bible Center Church, 1111 Oakhurst Drive, Charleston, WV 25314 or Child Evangelism Fellowship, 1413 Bigley Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in Gaze of arrangements.

Norris R. Keeling

December 12th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Norris R. Keeling, 82, of Garretts Bend went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 12, 2004 surrounded by his family at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Maxine Keeling by 16 months. He was a tender, loving father and grandfather and will be sadly missed.
Norris served in the US Anny during W WII and had retired from Appalachian Power Company after 38 years. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend where he was ordained as a deacon in 1962. Norris was also the choir director for more than 50 years, and served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher and Trustee.

He is survived by: Son and daughter-in-law: Roger and Sandi Keeling of Scott Depot;2 Grandchildren: Erin Keeling of Streetsboro, Ohio Derek Keeling of New York, NY; One Sister: Clarice Pauley of Salem, Virginia; and a host of beloved friends and special family, especially Wanda Davis.

Norris has said many times that if he could live anywhere on earth he would still chose Garretts Bend. He loved the people there and called them the best neighbors anyone could have. Serving the Lord, singing and attending church was his life so we know now that he is in an even better place.

The family would like to Thank the Nurses and Doctors of Thomas Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, CCU and ICU for their compassionate care.

The Family will be receiving friends at Norris’s home Monday beginning at 5:00 PM.

Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor Winford Curry and Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will beheld in the Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Robert Dale Sowards

December 9th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert Dale Sowards, 64, of Alkol died Thursday, Dec 9, 2004 at home after a long illness.

He was a stone mason and worked in construction. Robert was preceded in death by his parents: Edith Linville &Woodrow Sowards, and brother, Hershel Sowards.

Robert is survived by his wife: Rose; 2 sons: Wayne Loftis of Sumerco Anthony Loftis at home; 1 daughter: Anita Adkins of Spurlocksville; 5 sisters :011ie Bostic of Griffithsville Wanda Bostic of Gay, WV; Anna Gue of Branchland Linda Cobb of Alum Creek; Mena Stanley of VA; 5 Bros: Woodrow Sowards, Jr. of Sumerco; O. Jay Sowards of South Carolina; Frankie Sowards, Warren and Herman Montcastle, all of Yawkey; 4 Grandsons: Andy, Justin, Derek, Jared 3 Granddaughters: Melissa, Emily & Whitney; Host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at the Mud River Fire Department on Bulger Road. Burial will be in the Richmond Family Cemetery, Spurlocksville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the Mud River Fire Department. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Morgan Stephen Goff

December 8th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Morgan Stephen Goff went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, December 8, 2004. He was born August 13, 1962, to Rev. Donald L. & Loretta Ennis Goff in Shelby, NC.

Morgan was a graduate of Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA and was an ordained Baptist Minister. He was preceded in death by his dad, Rev. Donald L. Goff.

He is survived by: Mother & Step-Father: Loretta & Conrad Midkiff of St Albans; Son & Daughter: Christopher & Nicole Goff, both of Cottonwood, CA; Maternal Grandparents: Arlie &Virginia Ennis of St Albans; Brother & sister-in-law: Michael Wayne & Christina Goff; Sisters & brothers-in-law: Joyce Ann & Clark Testerman; Kathy Sue & Donald Beidenback all of Baltimore, MD; 4 nieces &nephew.

Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, Dec 13, 2004, at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel in Alum Creek with Pastor James Poe Officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery at Tornado, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Sunday at the Funeral Home. hi lieu of flowers the family request donations be made toward the services at Curry Funeral Home, P.O. Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 2500.

Norma Jean Black Holbrook

December 8th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Norma Jean Black Holbrook, 75, of Tornado, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at home after long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elisha Holbrook, Sr.; sister, Barbara Stewart and stepson, Ronald Holbrook.

She is survived by her seven children, Wanda Snyder, Earl Lee, Virginia Sprout, James Lee, Charles Holbrook, Elisha Holbrook, Jr., and William Holbrook; two step-sons, John and Terry Holbrook; three brothers, Paul, Bill and Jim Black; three sisters, Loretta Howell, Ida Robbins, Linda Hokavar; 27 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. A private service and burial will be held at a later date.