William Ross Hartwell, 86, of St. Albans died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at the Riverside Nursing Home, St. Albans after a long illness.
He was a retired pipefitter from Union Carbide, Institute, with 37 years of service. He was a 50 year member of the AFAM 71 Grilfithsville lodge, Beni-Kedem Temple, Scottish Rite Bodies, Hillbillies Ridge Runners and the Protestant church.
He is survived by his: 3 Daughters: Vona Gail Adkins of Charleston, WV; Ella Jane Hartwell of AZ; Paula Sue Hartwell of AZ; 1 Son: Franklin R. Hartwell of Virginia Beach, VA; 3 Sisters: Nannie McClure of Scott Depot, WV; Phyllis Nunn of Sod, WV; Mary Purdy of Charleston, WV; 4 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at the Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek on Friday, April 9, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, April 8, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.