Gene Harlan Church, 86, of Crab Orchard, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Bowers Hospice House, in Beckley, WV, following a short illness.
Born on September 21, 1924, in Ashland, WV, in McDowell County, Gene was the son of late Harrison “Harry” Church (Deceased) and Julia Haire-Church (Deceased). Gene was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Macie Marie Shrewsbury-Church (1927-2002). Gene and Macie were married on September 17, 1948; this year they will be able to spend their anniversary together again in Heaven. Gene was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Paul Cook (Deceased), Williard “Hatch” Hatcher (Deceased), and Arnold Reed (Deceased).
Gene grew up in Sophia, WV. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an Artillery Sergeant. After World War II, Gene attended Louisiana State University and National Business College in Roanoke, VA, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. After receiving his degree, Gene worked at Tams Coal Company as the accountant for 10 years. Gene then decided to open his own business and specialize in taxes and book keeping. He opened Gene Church and Associates in 1961, and his last day of work was January 7, 2011. Gene loved going to work and often referred to his clients as “friends first, clients second.” Gene served as President of the Raleigh County Building Commission from 1991 until present. He was the Raleigh County Airport Accountant for at least 10 years. He was also a Charter Member of the Lions Club in Crab Orchard, WV. Gene was a true businessman, and the only things he loved more than that were his family, his two cats: Simon and Mia, and telling stories about World War II and France.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Harry Church and his wife Jana Church of Beckley WV, Stephen "Steve" Eric Church I (1952-2018) and his wife Judie Church of Beckley WV, Anita Church-Wood-Adams of Crab Orchard, WV, and Joe Church; grandchildren, Stephen Church II and his wife Erika Churck of Winston-Salem NC, Matt Church and his wife Sheri Church of Kernersville NC, and his “doll” Julia Wood of Crab Orchard WV; two stepgranddaughters Jessica Turner-Jones of Richmond VA, and Emily Turner of Beckley WV; two great-grandsons Eric Church and Carson Church; three sisters June Church-Reed-Hatcher of Edgewater FL, Peggy Church-Cook of Grandview WV, and Connie Church-Shumate and husband J.C. Shumate of Coal City WV; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; extended family, Marlene Church, Sharon Lou Church, and James “Woody” Wood.
Funeral Services will be conducted by Gene’s friends at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Farrington officiating, with a eulogy by Danny Reed. Entombment will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Peace Chapel in Prosperity, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post 3110 Honor Guard.
Born on September 21, 1924, in Ashland, WV, in McDowell County, Gene was the son of late Harrison “Harry” Church (Deceased) and Julia Haire-Church (Deceased). Gene was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Macie Marie Shrewsbury-Church (1927-2002). Gene and Macie were married on September 17, 1948; this year they will be able to spend their anniversary together again in Heaven. Gene was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Paul Cook (Deceased), Williard “Hatch” Hatcher (Deceased), and Arnold Reed (Deceased).
Gene grew up in Sophia, WV. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an Artillery Sergeant. After World War II, Gene attended Louisiana State University and National Business College in Roanoke, VA, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. After receiving his degree, Gene worked at Tams Coal Company as the accountant for 10 years. Gene then decided to open his own business and specialize in taxes and book keeping. He opened Gene Church and Associates in 1961, and his last day of work was January 7, 2011. Gene loved going to work and often referred to his clients as “friends first, clients second.” Gene served as President of the Raleigh County Building Commission from 1991 until present. He was the Raleigh County Airport Accountant for at least 10 years. He was also a Charter Member of the Lions Club in Crab Orchard, WV. Gene was a true businessman, and the only things he loved more than that were his family, his two cats: Simon and Mia, and telling stories about World War II and France.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Harry Church and his wife Jana Church of Beckley WV, Stephen "Steve" Eric Church I (1952-2018) and his wife Judie Church of Beckley WV, Anita Church-Wood-Adams of Crab Orchard, WV, and Joe Church; grandchildren, Stephen Church II and his wife Erika Churck of Winston-Salem NC, Matt Church and his wife Sheri Church of Kernersville NC, and his “doll” Julia Wood of Crab Orchard WV; two stepgranddaughters Jessica Turner-Jones of Richmond VA, and Emily Turner of Beckley WV; two great-grandsons Eric Church and Carson Church; three sisters June Church-Reed-Hatcher of Edgewater FL, Peggy Church-Cook of Grandview WV, and Connie Church-Shumate and husband J.C. Shumate of Coal City WV; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; extended family, Marlene Church, Sharon Lou Church, and James “Woody” Wood.
Funeral Services will be conducted by Gene’s friends at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Farrington officiating, with a eulogy by Danny Reed. Entombment will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Peace Chapel in Prosperity, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post 3110 Honor Guard.
Gene Harlan Church, 86, of Crab Orchard, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Bowers Hospice House, in Beckley, WV, following a short illness.
Born on September 21, 1924, in Ashland, WV, in McDowell County, Gene was the son of late Harrison “Harry” Church (Deceased) and Julia Haire-Church (Deceased). Gene was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Macie Marie Shrewsbury-Church (1927-2002). Gene and Macie were married on September 17, 1948; this year they will be able to spend their anniversary together again in Heaven. Gene was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Paul Cook (Deceased), Williard “Hatch” Hatcher (Deceased), and Arnold Reed (Deceased).
Gene grew up in Sophia, WV. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an Artillery Sergeant. After World War II, Gene attended Louisiana State University and National Business College in Roanoke, VA, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. After receiving his degree, Gene worked at Tams Coal Company as the accountant for 10 years. Gene then decided to open his own business and specialize in taxes and book keeping. He opened Gene Church and Associates in 1961, and his last day of work was January 7, 2011. Gene loved going to work and often referred to his clients as “friends first, clients second.” Gene served as President of the Raleigh County Building Commission from 1991 until present. He was the Raleigh County Airport Accountant for at least 10 years. He was also a Charter Member of the Lions Club in Crab Orchard, WV. Gene was a true businessman, and the only things he loved more than that were his family, his two cats: Simon and Mia, and telling stories about World War II and France.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Harry Church and his wife Jana Church of Beckley WV, Stephen "Steve" Eric Church I (1952-2018) and his wife Judie Church of Beckley WV, Anita Church-Wood-Adams of Crab Orchard, WV, and Joe Church; grandchildren, Stephen Church II and his wife Erika Churck of Winston-Salem NC, Matt Church and his wife Sheri Church of Kernersville NC, and his “doll” Julia Wood of Crab Orchard WV; two stepgranddaughters Jessica Turner-Jones of Richmond VA, and Emily Turner of Beckley WV; two great-grandsons Eric Church and Carson Church; three sisters June Church-Reed-Hatcher of Edgewater FL, Peggy Church-Cook of Grandview WV, and Connie Church-Shumate and husband J.C. Shumate of Coal City WV; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; extended family, Marlene Church, Sharon Lou Church, and James “Woody” Wood.
Funeral Services will be conducted by Gene’s friends at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Farrington officiating, with a eulogy by Danny Reed. Entombment will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Peace Chapel in Prosperity, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post 3110 Honor Guard.
Born on September 21, 1924, in Ashland, WV, in McDowell County, Gene was the son of late Harrison “Harry” Church (Deceased) and Julia Haire-Church (Deceased). Gene was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Macie Marie Shrewsbury-Church (1927-2002). Gene and Macie were married on September 17, 1948; this year they will be able to spend their anniversary together again in Heaven. Gene was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Paul Cook (Deceased), Williard “Hatch” Hatcher (Deceased), and Arnold Reed (Deceased).
Gene grew up in Sophia, WV. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an Artillery Sergeant. After World War II, Gene attended Louisiana State University and National Business College in Roanoke, VA, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. After receiving his degree, Gene worked at Tams Coal Company as the accountant for 10 years. Gene then decided to open his own business and specialize in taxes and book keeping. He opened Gene Church and Associates in 1961, and his last day of work was January 7, 2011. Gene loved going to work and often referred to his clients as “friends first, clients second.” Gene served as President of the Raleigh County Building Commission from 1991 until present. He was the Raleigh County Airport Accountant for at least 10 years. He was also a Charter Member of the Lions Club in Crab Orchard, WV. Gene was a true businessman, and the only things he loved more than that were his family, his two cats: Simon and Mia, and telling stories about World War II and France.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Harry Church and his wife Jana Church of Beckley WV, Stephen "Steve" Eric Church I (1952-2018) and his wife Judie Church of Beckley WV, Anita Church-Wood-Adams of Crab Orchard, WV, and Joe Church; grandchildren, Stephen Church II and his wife Erika Churck of Winston-Salem NC, Matt Church and his wife Sheri Church of Kernersville NC, and his “doll” Julia Wood of Crab Orchard WV; two stepgranddaughters Jessica Turner-Jones of Richmond VA, and Emily Turner of Beckley WV; two great-grandsons Eric Church and Carson Church; three sisters June Church-Reed-Hatcher of Edgewater FL, Peggy Church-Cook of Grandview WV, and Connie Church-Shumate and husband J.C. Shumate of Coal City WV; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; extended family, Marlene Church, Sharon Lou Church, and James “Woody” Wood.
Funeral Services will be conducted by Gene’s friends at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Farrington officiating, with a eulogy by Danny Reed. Entombment will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Peace Chapel in Prosperity, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post 3110 Honor Guard.
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