Conwell, Dale Gene

Passed: 2011-10-16

Age: 79

Source: Jackson County Newspapers

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2011-10-20

Information: Dale Gene Conwell, 79, of Ripley, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, October 16, 2011, after a valiant battle with cancer.  His loving wife of over 60 years, Lillian Hardman Conwell, was at his side as he went to be with his Lord.  Dale was born on April 24, 1932 at Clarksburg WV, a son of the late Roy M. and Dolly Maine Conwell.  He was retired from the Kaiser Aluminum Corp. in Ravenswood and was a long time faithful member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Ripley, where he was active in many ministries, including the choir and building committee.  Mr. Conwell was preceded in death by parents, sister, Leoma Hathaway and son-in-law, Bryce Turner.  In addition to his wife, Lillian, he is survived by a sister, Nancy Hall, of Bridgeport; daughters, Cynthia Turner of Ravenswood, Esther Stover (husband, Mike) of Ripley and Marcia Anderson (husband, Rudy) of Princeton; grandchildren, Joshua Turner (wife, Robin) of Parkersburg, Noah Turner of Racine, Ohio, Sherah Turner Weaver (husband, Kurt) of Davisville, Rachel Turner Sells (husband, Matthew) of Parkersburg, Jeremy Stover (wife, Meredith) of Ripley, Matthew Stover (wife, Adrianne) of Eldersburg MD; great-grandchildren, Ella, Hayden and Wyatt Turner and Jackson Stover; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.      Dale was a wonderful dedicated Christian who was much loved by family, friends and neighbors alike and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Services were held Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley, with Rev. Teresa Deane officiating.  He was buried in the Fairplain Cemetery, Ripley.  Friends were allowed to call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Epworth United Methodist Church, and one hour prior to the service at the church.  For those whom wish, donations in memory of Dale may be made to the Epworth United Methodist Church, Choir Renovation Project, 299 North Church Street, Ripley WV 25271.  Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, is serving the family.