Alfred Blakeman Norconk Jr.

BLUEFIELD — Alfred Blakeman Norconk, Jr., 87, of Bluefield, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in a Bluefield hospital. Born September 10, 1921 in Towanda, Pa., he was a son of the late Alfred and Vera Blakeman Norconk. Mr. Norconk had lived in Newport News, Va. from 1946-65, in Lynchburg, Va. from 1965-72, and Bluefield, W.Va. from 1972 until his death. Mr. Norconk was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church located in Bluefield, W.Va., where he served in the past as President of the Men's Group, as a Deacon, and Elder of the church. He was also President of the Bluefield Auto Club, a Rotary Club member since 1948 and was currently affiliated with the Bluefield Rotary Club, and served his country proudly with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.In addition to his parents, Mr. Norconk was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Iris Peery Norconk; a daughter, Virginia Faye Reed; and two half brothers, Dr. A.H. Rothrock, Jr., and A.D. MillerSurvivors include two sons: Bennie Jeff Norconk and wife Gloria of Woodbridge, Va., Bruce Edward Norconk and wife Rhonda of Amherst, Va.; four grandchildren: Bruce Norconk and wife Heather, Corey Norconk, Cooper Norconk, all of Amhearst, Va., and Justin Norconk of Woodbridge, Va.Memorial services for Mr. Norconk will be conducted from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. W.D. Hasty, Jr. officiating on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Monte Vista Park Cemetery located in Green Valley, W.Va.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the American Heart Association, 4510 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, WV 25301.Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home and Crematory of Bluefield is serving the family of Alfred B. Norconk, Jr.