Person Page - 5090

     Woodrow Wilson McGuire was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 224-32-4775.⁷ He was born on October 19, 1927 at Abbs Valley, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^{1,5,2,3,7,8,4} He married Minnie Matilda Thomas, daughter of Rodrick Asbury "Roderick" Thomas and Ethel Matilda Hagar, on July 5, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Woodrow Wilson McGuire and Minnie Matilda Thomas were divorced on January 18, 1972 at Duval Co., Florida.⁹ Woodrow Wilson McGuire died on July 8, 2006 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^5,7,6 He Woodrow “Woody” McGuire, 78, of 225 Crow Lane, North Tazewell (Tip Top) was taken home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield. Born in Tazewell County, Va., he was the son of the late George and Susie Taylor McGuire. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired coal miner of 25 years with C&A Coal Company. He was a member of the Church of Christ Jesus, Pocahontas, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Two daughters: Regina and Rosie McGuire; two brothers: Bob and James Jim McGuire; one sister: Frances McGuire Fremin. Survivors: His wife of 33 years, Elizabeth Ann McGuire of the home; two sons: Eddie Dean McGuire and Woodrow W. McGuire Jr., both of Jacksonville, Fla; stepchildren: Billie and Howard Sturgess of Bluefield, Va., Elizabeth Shinault of Bluefield, Ruth Murray of Bluefield, Va., Reda and Bobby Rose of Bluefield, Va., John and Donna Murray Sr. of Bluefield, Va., Zanda Woods of Tazewell, Va., Ralph and Vickie Murray of Abbs Valley, Va., Helen and Harold Pruitt of North Tazewell, Louise Post of Roanoke, Va., Cynthia and Jeff Beavers of Bishop, Va; eight nieces and nephews; 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Va. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Barnes and Beavers VFW Post 7136-Tazewell. Pallbearers: Bobby Rose, Ralph Murray, James “J.C.” McGuire, Jason Murray, John Murray Jr., Larry Law, Harold Pruitt and William L. Newman. on July 11, 2006.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 236-48-6504.² Howard Stanley "Tommy" Moye was buried at Maxey-Moye Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 3, 1933 at Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Alma Delois Thomas, daughter of Rodrick Asbury "Roderick" Thomas and Ethel Matilda Hagar, on November 19, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Howard Stanley "Tommy" Moye died on August 2, 1998 at Gardner, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^1,2,3 He Mr. Howard S. “Tom” Moye, 65, of the Gardner Community, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, at his home following an apparent heart attack. Born April 3, 1933, at Princeton, he was the son of the late James Henry and Pearl and Jane Ford Moye. He was educated at Princeton, served with the U.S. Air Force and was of the Methodist faith. He was a retired trailer driver for Smith Transfer, having retired in 1977, and was a member of the Teamster Union of Charleston. He was the owner/operator of the Moye Construction Company, and the Gardner Grocery. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Lilly and Dean Hodges; three brothers, Willard, James and Wayne Moye. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Alma Delois Thomas Moye; one son, Jeffery Moye and wife, Lori of Princeton; one daughter, Debra Darnell and companion, Jetty Lawrence of Princeton; and two grandsons, Derick Darnell and Brandon Moye. Graveside services will be held from the Maxey-Moye Cemetery on Cornbread Ridge near Gardner. Pallbearers will be Harry Watts, Jack Ferguson, Richard Matthews, Dean Bailey, J.P. Worrell and Fred Danieley. on August 4, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-04-3181.⁵ John Michael Darnell was buried at Reid Cemetery, Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 10, 1960 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Debra Jane Moye, daughter of Howard Stanley "Tommy" Moye and Alma Delois Thomas, on January 23, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ John Michael Darnell died on May 11, 1993 at Stovalls Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 33.^3,4 He John Michael Darnell, 33, of the Stovalls Ridge, near Camp Creek, died Tuesday at his home. Bom at Bluefield, he was a son of Janet Carol McGuire Murphy of Bluefield and the late Elijah Albert Darnell. He had been a life long resident of Mercer County. He was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Clayton Darnell. Survivors: stepfather, Kenneth M. Murphy of Bluefield; son, Derick Darnell of Gardner; sisters, Ms. Regina Martin of Salinas, Calif., and Mrs. Joe (Diana) Donahue of Mocksville, N.C; stepsister, Mrs. Florene Murphy Cole of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Burial will be at the Reid Cemetery at Spanishburg. on May 13, 1993.⁴

     Della Mae Thomas was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 236-82-2161.² She was born on May 22, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 2, 1960,her married name was Pitzer.⁵ She married Ray Jackson Pitzer Sr. on April 2, 1960 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Della Mae Thomas died on June 23, 1999 at Green Valley, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^1,2 She Della Mae Pitzer, 56, of Green Valley, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at her home. Born May 22, 1943, in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late Rodrick Thomas and Ethel Hager Thomas. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Ray Pitzer; two sons, Thomas Eugene "4X4" Pitzer and wife Amy of Green Valley, and Ray Jackson "Fat Jack" Pitzer Jr. and wife Rosemary of Princeton; one daughter, Sally Lewis and husband Jimmy of Green Valley; two grandsons, Robert Lee Pitzer and Ryan David Lee Lewis; one step grandson, Ben Hammond; one step granddaughter, Tonya Hammond; and three sisters, Wanda Clark and Minnie McQuire, both of Jacksonville, and Alma Moye of Princeton. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on June 24, 1999.¹

     Ray Jackson Pitzer Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on May 14, 1940 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Della Mae Thomas, daughter of Rodrick Asbury "Roderick" Thomas and Ethel Matilda Hagar, on April 2, 1960 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ray Jackson Pitzer Sr. died on August 1, 2019 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.² He Ray Jackson Pitzer, Sr., 79, of Bluefield died August 1, 2019 at the residence of his daughter. Born May 14, 1940 in Bluefield, WV he was the son of Ryan Mac Pitzer and Sallie Larue Pitzer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Della Mae Thomas Pitzer and his second wife, Georgia Pitzer; two sons, Thomas Eugene “4x4” Pitzer and Ray Jackson “Fat Jack” Pitzer. Before retirement Ray worked in Bluefield, WV as a heavy equipment mechanic, and had previously worked for Serge Diesel – Ken Carter Equipment and W&H Construction. Ray loved NASCAR racing and took great pride in and enjoyed his work. He loved his family and was a good family man. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter, Sally Thomas and husband Carl of Green Valley; five grandchildren, Robert L. Pitzer, Benjamin Hammond, Tonya Blackburn, Ryan Lewis, Raylee Lewis, Donavon Thomas, and Melissa Osborn; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; daughters-in-law, Lady Rose Pitzer of Princeton and Miss Amy Pitzer of Princeton. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with the Mercer County Veterans Council performing Military last rites. on August 2, 2019.²

     Thomas Eugene Pitzer was born on August 15, 1961 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He married Amy Maria Elkins circa 1980.³ Thomas Eugene Pitzer died on July 5, 2017 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.³ He Thomas Eugene Pitzer, 55, of Matoaka, died suddenly Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his home. While his health permitted, Mr. Pitzer was a diesel mechanic working on heavy equipment, having worked for Ken Carter Engines in Green Valley. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and horses, but most of all his three grandchildren whom he loved and adored with all his heart. Born August 15, 1961 in Princeton, he was the son of Ray Jackson Pitzer Sr. of Green Valley and the late Della Mae Thomas-Pitzer (1943-1999). In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Jackson “Fat Jack” Pitzer Jr. (1964-2009). Those left to cherish his memory, his devoted and caring wife of 37 years, Amy Maria Elkins-Pitzer; his son, Robert Lee Pitzer & wife Kellie Pitzer of Princeton; three grandchildren who loved their papaw, Jordyn Pitzer, Wyatt “Bubby” Pitzer, & Katie Mae Pitzer; his father Ray Jackson Pitzer Sr. & wife Georgia Lee Adkins-Pitzer (1936-2018) of Green Valley; sister, Sally Beatrice Pitzer-Carter of Green Valley; niece, Raylee Carter; nephew, Ryan Carter; sister-in-law, Rose Pitzer & children Ben Pitzer & Tonya Pitzer, all of Princeton. on July 6, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-15-5816.⁴ Ray Jackson Pitzer Jr. Ray Jackson "Fat Jack" Pitzer, Jr, 44, of 405 Gayle Street in Princeton died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Welch. Born June 14, 1964 in Princeton he was the son of Ray Jackson Pitzer, Sr. of Green Valley and the late Della Mae Thomas Pitzer. He was a coal truck driver and a member of the Brothers of the Wheel. Additional survivors include his wife Rosemary "Lady Rose" Booth Pitzer of Princeton; one daughter, Tonya "Baby Girl" Brookman and husband Jeffrey of Princeton; one son, Ben Hammond and wife Carla of Princeton; six grandchildren, Ricky "Monster" Nowlin, Michael "Sumu Baby" Nowlin, Brian "Hawghead" Dunn, Alan "Monkey" Blackburn, Blaze "Little Buddy" Brookman and Elysse Stanton; one brother, Thomas "4X4" Pitzer and wife Miss Amy and their son Robert Lee Stump all of Matoaka; one sister, Sally Lewis and husband Jimmy and their son Ryan Lewis all of Green Valley.³ He married Rosemary Booth.³ Ray Jackson Pitzer Jr. was born on June 14, 1964 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on January 20, 2009 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^3,4