Gandee, Raymond E. ""Chub"

Passed: 2013-02-26

Age: 69

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2013-02-28

Information: Raymond E. ""Chub"" Gandee, 69, of Ravenswood WV, passed away February 26, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston WV.  He was born April 4, 1943 in Fairplain WV to Foster Gandee and Vesta Crane Gandee.  He was an operating engineer for Local Union 132, Charleston WV.  Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Colleen Adkins Gandee, of Ravenswood WV; sons, Adam (Sarah) Gandee, Ravenswood and Jason (Mary) Gandee, Portland OH.  Also surviving are the loves of his life, his grandchildren, Brooke, Ashton, Michael, Cordie and Wesley.  He leaves behind his brothers, Keith and Ronnie Gandee, Ripley WV; his twin sister, Edna ""Tincy"" (Charles) Bennett, Ravenswood WV; and sister, Ruby (Marvin) Tolley, Ripley WV; nieces and nephews, a host of friends; in addition to his adopted family, Maxine Shinn, Carolyn Ranson, and Larry Shinn, all of Mt. Alto and Stephen Shinn, Cottageville WV.      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Faith Bible Church Building Fund c/o Donna McComas, 65 Wildwood Drive, Millwood WV 25262; or the American Heart Association.  Envelopes will be provided by the funeral home.  Services are Friday, March 1, 2013 at 2pm at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood WV.  Pastor Steve Raines will officiate.  Burial is at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville WV.  Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday, March 1, from 11 am until time of service.