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Death of Governor Arch Alfred Moore Jr

On behalf of the officers and members of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Governor Arch Alfred Moore Jr, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Governor Arch Alfred Moore Jr was a member of the West Virginia Society Sons of the Revolution.Governor Arch Alfred Moore JrArch Alfred Moore Jr
born: 16 Apr 1923, Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV
died: 07 Jan 2015, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, aged 91

Gov. Arch Alfred Moore Jr died on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He was West Virginia’s first and only three-term governor, serving from 1969-1977 and again from 1985 – 1989. He also served in the US House of Representatives from West Virginia from 1957-1969. Continue reading “Death of Governor Arch Alfred Moore Jr”

Death of James H. Pitman

Today, we just received notification about the death of James H. Pitman, a member of the West Virginia Society Sons of the Revolution.

James H. PitmanThe 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 H. Pitman who passed away on Wednesday, Octoer 30, 2013. James H. Pitman was a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia. Continue reading “Death of James H. Pitman”

Death of Charles Wilson Heckert

The officers and members of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia extend their most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charles Wilson Heckert who passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Charles Wilson Heckert was a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia. Continue reading “Death of Charles Wilson Heckert”

Thank You Veterans

On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia, we would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all Veterans for their service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

WVSR1776 Thanks to Veterans

Death of Norman Blaine Moran

The officers and members of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia extend their most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Norman Blaine Moran who passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Norman Blaine Moran was the Vice President and Registrar of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.

The following is his obituary from the Mullenbach Funeral Home.

Norman Blaine Moran
(September 16, 1939 – September 7, 2014)

Norman Blaine Moran, 74 of Weirton, WV died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Steubenville, OH.

He was born on September 16, 1939 in Tunnelton, WV a son of the late Earl Sylvester and Mary Elizabeth (Wolfe) Moran. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

Norman served his country in the Airforce where he served for over 20 years during the Vietnam War as a Master Seargent as a Team Master 401-MMS bomb loader on the B-52’s. After his retirement from the military he started a career as a clerk with the US Postal Service and later retired with 20 years service in Steubenville, OH.

He was a member of the American Legion, the S.A.R., the S.R., the N.C.O.A., and was Methodist by faith.

Norman is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jo (Freshour) Moran at home. Two children, Cynthia (Leonard) Riley, Jane Lew, WV and Timothy Moran, Weirton, WV. One brother, Virgil Andrew (Carol) Moran, Toronto, OH One brother-in-law, Nick Vogel, Blaine, TN One sister-in-law, Betty Lou Moran, New Cumberland, WV Five grandchildren Four great grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10th from 4:00 P.M. until time of services at 6:00 P.M. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home 669 Main St. Follansbee, WV with Pastor Rick Anderson, officiating. A committal service with full military honors will be conducted by the Taylor County Honor Guard at the Grafton National Cemetery 431 Walnut St. in Grafton, WV.

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