Virgil Roy McCutcheon,
age 84, of Alderson, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, May
13, 2020 at the Doug and Lucy Bowers Hospice House in
Beckley, W.Va., following a short illness.
Born July 12, 1935 in Alderson, W.Va., he was the son of the
late James Benjamin and Nora Edith Adkins McCutcheon. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
loving wife of 65 years, whom he married on February 16,
1954, Alice Virginia McMillion McCutcheon on December 9,
2019; his son, Kenneth Louis "Kenny" McCutcheon on July 25,
2018; three brothers; and four sisters.
Mr. McCutcheon retired as a Technical Sergeant from the
United States Air Force after 21 years of service to our
Country and was a veteran of the Vietnam Era and was awarded
The Air Force Commendation Medal. Sergeant McCutcheon
distinguished himself by meritorious service as squadron
On-The-Job-Training Monitor Supervisor, Training Control,
1840th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,
Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri.
His technical
expertise and diligence to duty were largely responsible
for the prompt upgrading in skill level of numerous
junior airmen. The distinctive accomplishments of
Sergeant McCutcheon reflect credit upon himself and the
United States Air Force. Following his career with the
United States Air Force, Mr. McCutcheon worked and
retired from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic
Medicine in Lewisburg, W.Va. He was a graduate of
Alderson High School, Alderson, W.Va. and attended the
Old Greenbrier Baptist Church in Alderson, where he was
always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a member
of Tri County Memorial VFW Post 6723, Alderson, W.Va.
Mr. McCutcheon enjoyed wood working and was an excellent
furniture maker. He also loved to travel and enjoyed
NASCAR, but above all he loved his family, friends, and
neighbors.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Nancy McCutcheon
of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; three grandchildren, Tiffany
Reynolds of Raymore, Mo., Jay McCutcheon of Columbia,
Mo., and Shea Harrel and her husband, Brett, of Blue
Springs, Mo.; five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob,
Remy, Brogan, and Evan; and several nieces and nephews.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC guidelines will be
observed. Graveside services and burial will be held on
Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Old
Greenbrier Memorial Cemetery in Alderson, W.Va. with the
Rev. Dr. Richard Lohmeyer officiating and full military
funeral honors conducted by the United States Air Force.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, May 16, 2020
from12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Lobban Funeral Home
in Alderson, W.Va.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
For those wishing to show an expression of sympathy,
contributions may be made in memory of Mr. McCutcheon to
the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, P.O. Box 456,
Alderson, WV 24910 or to the Christ Our Savior of the
Valley Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 292, Alderson, WV
24910.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the
McCutcheon family at www.lobbanfh.com.
Arrangements by Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, W.Va.
