Clarksburg, West Virginia
1924 - 2003
Herbert Vance McCartney, 79, Rt. 5, Clarksburg, passed away peacefully at his home, 4:50am, December 18, 2003. He was born on June 9, 1924 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Charles Bailey and Melissa Rogers McCartney.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bond McCartney; one son, David McCartney; and six daughters, Marsha San Julian, Joyce Marshall, Anita Robinson, Janet Wentz, Misty McCartney and Melissa McCartney; and two step children, Sharon Haddox and Mark Talkington. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, five step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Donna Silcott and Blanche Eyler; and one brother, Lindsey McCartney.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy McCartney, Charles McCartney, James McCartney and John McCartney and four sisters, Kate Roach, Marybelle Anderson, Jessie Roach and Belva Jeffries.
Mr. McCartney, a former sign painter and neon glass worker, was also a retired electrician with IBEW Local 596.
At his request he will be cremated with a private memorial service to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the United Home Health and People’s Hospice, P. O. Box 1680, Clarksburg, WV 26301-1680, or the American Cancer Society, 300 Scott Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26508. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the doctors, nurses and caretakers who treated him with respect and kindness during his extended illness.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.davisfunerals.com (online obituaries/guest book). Davis Funeral Home.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We send you our love. JoAnn, Carolyn and Rita.
JoAnn, Carolyn, Rita Bond
December 24, 2003 | Parkersburg, WV
Deepest sympathies to Mrs. McCartney and Dave and family.
Charles McBee
December 23, 2003 | Conway, SC
Are thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time..We send you are love....JoAnn, Carolyn and Rita Bond
JoAnn, Carolyn, Rita Bond
December 22, 2003 | Parkersburg, WV
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...kitty
kitty stewart
December 21, 2003 | Clarksburg, WV
My deepest regrets to the family,
my earliest memory of Herbert was when I was very little and he would tell me stories, my favorite was the Uncle Remus story.Herbert nicknamed me Miss Mibbles. I tell
the same stories to my grand children.
Carolyn Elder
December 21, 2003 | Clarksburg, WV
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you
Bryant and Debbie Bailey
December 20, 2003 | Clarksburg, WV
Remembered By
Rick and Eileen Wickenhofer
December 20, 2003 | Nutter Fort, WV
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike &Tammy Musil
December 19, 2003 | Fairmont, WV
We were very sorry to hear of Uncle Herb's death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric and Mary McCartney
December 19, 2003 | Montrose, WV
