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We just recently learned of the death of James Bradley Thompson, a member of the West Virginia Society Sons of the Revolution.

The officers and members of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia extend their belated but most sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Bradley Thompson who passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. James Bradley Thompson was a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.

The following is his obituary from the A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors, Price Chapel, 3725 Rochester Rd., Troy, MI 48083: Continue reading “Death of James Bradley Thompson”

We just recently learned of the death of Richard Edwin Conaway, a member of the West Virginia Society Sons of the Revolution.

The officers and members of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia extend their belated but most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard Edwin Conaway who passed away on Wednesday, April 06, 2022. Richard Edwin Conaway was a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.

The following is his obituary from the Dignity Memorial website: Continue reading “Death of Richard Edwin Conaway”

We just recently learned of the death of Lt. Gen. Robert L. “Sam” Wetzel USA (Ret), a member of the West Virginia Society Sons of the Revolution.

The officers and members of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia extend their belated but most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Gen. Robert L. “Sam” Wetzel USA (Ret) who passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Lt. Gen. Robert L. “Sam” Wetzel USA (Ret) was a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.

The following is his obituary from the Legacy website: Continue reading “Death of Lt. Gen. Robert L. “Sam” Wetzel USA (Ret)”

Remember those who died while in U.S. military service of our great country.

Honor the United States military members and Veterans of our great Nation!

Remember those who died while in U.S. military service of our great country.

On behalf of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia, we would like to welcome our newest member of our society:

William Aaron Cross – his patriot ancestor is Richard Pendleton, who served as a private in Third Troop, 1st Regiment, Light Dragoons, Continental Troops, Virginia. Richard Pendleton had fought in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth.

We just recently received notification about the death of Hon. Richard Forlani Neely, a member of the West Virginia Society Sons of the Revolution.

The officers and members of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia extend their belated but most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Hon. Richard Forlani Neely who passed away on Sunday, November 08, 2020. Hon. Richard Forlani Neely was a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.

The following is his obituary from the Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home & Crematorium, 1118 Virginia St. E., Charleston WV 25301: Continue reading “Death of Hon. Richard Forlani Neely”

We just recently received an update message from Patriot member Lt. Gen. Robert L. “Sam” Wetzel USA (Ret) and a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.

Lt. Gen. Sam Wetzel celebrated his 90th birthday on October 6, 2020. He is retired, not working and plays golf twice a week. He and his wife, Eileen, send their greetings to all members of the SOR – Sons of the Revolution. Continue reading “Patiot member Lt. Gen. Robert L. “Sam” Wetzel USA (Ret)”