John S. Rife, Sr., 74, of Sumerco, WV died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at home after a short illness.
He was born December 14, 1933 to the late Samuel & Lucy Watson Rife of Davis Creek, So. Charleston. He served in the USMC from 1953-56 during the Korean Conflict where he received several medals. He was a retired stone and brick mason and heavy equipment operator. He attended the Church of God at Davis Creek.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Phyllis Keeling Rife
Son: John Jr., & wife, CJ, of Sumerco
2 Daughters: Angelea & husband, Kevin Lovejoy of Sumerco
Stephanie & husband, Jay Easter of St. Albans
Six devoted grandchildren: Steven Ray & Joshua Dale Adkins
Amanda Paige Lovejoy
Desarae Nicole and Dillon Jay Easter
Jeremy Lee Sayers
Two Sisters: Dorothy Samples of St. Albans
Mary Kersey of Scott Depot
Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, June 27, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery. Friends may gather 1 hour prior the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue,
Dunbar, WV 25064.