George Herbert “Grandad” Prentice, age 94, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Mapleshire Nursing Home surrounded with his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Betty Lou Spiker Prentice; sisters, Betty Lou Bartges and Mary Grace Cunningham; parents, Opal Prentice Martin and George H. Prentice, Sr.; stepfather, Howard Glenn Martin; and grandson, Wilbert Austin, Jr.
George is survived by his daughters, Mary Edith (Allen) Johnson of Morgantown and Mildred Mitzi Jean (Doc) Austin of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Margy (Don) Plum; nephews, Zack Plum of Gladesville, Dick Richard (Charise) Bartges of Hempstead, TX; grandchildren, Roy G. Utt, Jr. and companion Sherri Lerch of Rome, GA, Beverly Kay Bracken of Morgantown, Doug Aaron (Karen) Johnson, Bradley Allen Johnson and companion Cathy, all of Morgantown, Jody Lynn (Todd) Cooper, Pam Jean (J.R.) Griffetts, Todd Michael (Liz) Austin, all of Fort Wayne, IN; 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Dad served in WWII from 1943-1946 where he was Sergeant Leader of Company K 35th Infantry and Tropic Lightning 25th Infantry Divisions. Dad was active after retiring with A & P of Morgantown and Kingwood at the age of 58. As he would say, “Never let the grass grow under your feet.” He loved to socialize with friends, have a good meal, and laugh and joke with all.
Special thanks to Tom for being a great friend and always being there. Also, to Mapleshire and WV Caring Hospice for their care.
Friends may gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Monday, February 17, from 6-8pm and also on Tuesday from 10 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Gladesville Cemetery with full military honors conferred by Westover VFW Post #9916 and WVANG, Camp Dawson.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Betty Lou Spiker Prentice; sisters, Betty Lou Bartges and Mary Grace Cunningham; parents, Opal Prentice Martin and George H. Prentice, Sr.; stepfather, Howard Glenn Martin; and grandson, Wilbert Austin, Jr.
George is survived by his daughters, Mary Edith (Allen) Johnson of Morgantown and Mildred Mitzi Jean (Doc) Austin of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Margy (Don) Plum; nephews, Zack Plum of Gladesville, Dick Richard (Charise) Bartges of Hempstead, TX; grandchildren, Roy G. Utt, Jr. and companion Sherri Lerch of Rome, GA, Beverly Kay Bracken of Morgantown, Doug Aaron (Karen) Johnson, Bradley Allen Johnson and companion Cathy, all of Morgantown, Jody Lynn (Todd) Cooper, Pam Jean (J.R.) Griffetts, Todd Michael (Liz) Austin, all of Fort Wayne, IN; 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Dad served in WWII from 1943-1946 where he was Sergeant Leader of Company K 35th Infantry and Tropic Lightning 25th Infantry Divisions. Dad was active after retiring with A & P of Morgantown and Kingwood at the age of 58. As he would say, “Never let the grass grow under your feet.” He loved to socialize with friends, have a good meal, and laugh and joke with all.
Special thanks to Tom for being a great friend and always being there. Also, to Mapleshire and WV Caring Hospice for their care.
Friends may gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Monday, February 17, from 6-8pm and also on Tuesday from 10 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Gladesville Cemetery with full military honors conferred by Westover VFW Post #9916 and WVANG, Camp Dawson.
George Herbert “Grandad” Prentice, age 94, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Mapleshire Nursing Home surrounded with his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Betty Lou Spiker Prentice; sisters, Betty Lou Bartges and Mary Grace Cunningham; parents, Opal Prentice Martin and George H. Prentice, Sr.; stepfather, Howard Glenn Martin; and grandson, Wilbert Austin, Jr.
George is survived by his daughters, Mary Edith (Allen) Johnson of Morgantown and Mildred Mitzi Jean (Doc) Austin of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Margy (Don) Plum; nephews, Zack Plum of Gladesville, Dick Richard (Charise) Bartges of Hempstead, TX; grandchildren, Roy G. Utt, Jr. and companion Sherri Lerch of Rome, GA, Beverly Kay Bracken of Morgantown, Doug Aaron (Karen) Johnson, Bradley Allen Johnson and companion Cathy, all of Morgantown, Jody Lynn (Todd) Cooper, Pam Jean (J.R.) Griffetts, Todd Michael (Liz) Austin, all of Fort Wayne, IN; 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Dad served in WWII from 1943-1946 where he was Sergeant Leader of Company K 35th Infantry and Tropic Lightning 25th Infantry Divisions. Dad was active after retiring with A & P of Morgantown and Kingwood at the age of 58. As he would say, “Never let the grass grow under your feet.” He loved to socialize with friends, have a good meal, and laugh and joke with all.
Special thanks to Tom for being a great friend and always being there. Also, to Mapleshire and WV Caring Hospice for their care.
Friends may gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Monday, February 17, from 6-8pm and also on Tuesday from 10 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Gladesville Cemetery with full military honors conferred by Westover VFW Post #9916 and WVANG, Camp Dawson.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Betty Lou Spiker Prentice; sisters, Betty Lou Bartges and Mary Grace Cunningham; parents, Opal Prentice Martin and George H. Prentice, Sr.; stepfather, Howard Glenn Martin; and grandson, Wilbert Austin, Jr.
George is survived by his daughters, Mary Edith (Allen) Johnson of Morgantown and Mildred Mitzi Jean (Doc) Austin of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Margy (Don) Plum; nephews, Zack Plum of Gladesville, Dick Richard (Charise) Bartges of Hempstead, TX; grandchildren, Roy G. Utt, Jr. and companion Sherri Lerch of Rome, GA, Beverly Kay Bracken of Morgantown, Doug Aaron (Karen) Johnson, Bradley Allen Johnson and companion Cathy, all of Morgantown, Jody Lynn (Todd) Cooper, Pam Jean (J.R.) Griffetts, Todd Michael (Liz) Austin, all of Fort Wayne, IN; 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Dad served in WWII from 1943-1946 where he was Sergeant Leader of Company K 35th Infantry and Tropic Lightning 25th Infantry Divisions. Dad was active after retiring with A & P of Morgantown and Kingwood at the age of 58. As he would say, “Never let the grass grow under your feet.” He loved to socialize with friends, have a good meal, and laugh and joke with all.
Special thanks to Tom for being a great friend and always being there. Also, to Mapleshire and WV Caring Hospice for their care.
Friends may gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Monday, February 17, from 6-8pm and also on Tuesday from 10 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Gladesville Cemetery with full military honors conferred by Westover VFW Post #9916 and WVANG, Camp Dawson.
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