GAIL POSTLETHWAIT

          Gail C. Postlethwait, 79, of New Martinsville, formerly of Littleton, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2021 at Peterson Health Care in Wheeling, WV.

          He was born January 27, 1942 in Littleton, a son of the late Clarence T. and Deloris Teagarden Postlethwait.

          Gail was a member of the Paden Fork Chapel Christian Church and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132, Glendale, WV, where he was a retired heavy equipment operator.

          Through the years Gail operated his own auto body shop.  He also enjoyed restoring guns, hunting, and woodcrafting.

          In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar and Denzil Postlethwait, one sister, Naomi Burr, son-in-law, Christopher Moore, and great-granddaughter, Hannah Nicole Young.

          He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wilma Sampson Postlethwait of New Martinsville; one brother, Garold Postlethwait of Uniontown; brother-in-law, Glen Burr of Salem; two daughters, Sandra Moore of New Martinsville, and Karen (Donald) Fouchs also of New Martinsville.

          Gail was blessed with four grandchildren, Lisa (Brian) Goddard of New Martinsville, Michelle Kirkpatrick of Paden City, Amanda (Philip) Miller of Atlanta, GA, and Nathan (Stephanie) Fouchs of Columbus, Ohio; and seven great-grandchildren.

          Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home, 2678 Hornet Highway, Hundred, WV from 5-8 PM on Friday.  Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:00 PM Saturday with Pastor Dale Dudgeon officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Knob Fork.

 

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Condolence left byDave an Tammy … onWed, 03/10/2021 - 3:50pm.

Our deepest sympathy, enjoyed several camping trips , Will be greatly missed.
Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Condolence left byLeanne Yost Durst onFri, 03/12/2021 - 9:23pm.

Wilma Dean, Sandra, and Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories with your whole family. It was nice to see all of you again tonight, but I am sorry for the circumstances. Prayers and hugs for the days to come.
from, Leanne

Condolence left byLinda amd John… onFri, 03/12/2021 - 9:57pm.

Thoughts and Prayers to Wilma and the family. He was an outstanding neighbor and will be missed.
Love to all....

Condolence left bySusie Tustin onSun, 03/14/2021 - 10:02pm.

Sorry for your loss prayers

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