Corbin Vayne Zickefoose
Corbin Vayne Zickefoose, age 87, of Lost Creek, WV died Monday, November 15, 2010 at the WV Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV. He was born July 7, 1923 in Hemlock, WV, a son of the late Irvin G. and Lora Lee Cutright Zickefoose. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Evangeline (Vangie) Miller whom he married on March 22, 1944. Also surviving are one daughter, Sharon Lilly and husband Steve of Lost Creek; one son, Larry Zickefoose and wife Deborah of Covington, KY; one sister, Hope Schmuck of Grafton, WV and seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Marstiller; four brothers, Noble, W.H. (Red), Vaughan and Paul Zickefoose and three sisters, Clefta Wagoner, Verl Williams and Celesta Reed. Mr. Zickefoose served in the U.S. Army during WW II with the 517th Parachute Infantry. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star as well as Paratroop Wings and the Combat Infantry Rifle w/wreath. He served in the European Theatre Operation with Five Campaign Stars. He was a retired mining supervisor from Bethlehem Steel. He enjoyed hunting and visiting with his family. He was also a member of the Frank B. Bartlett Post # 7 American Legion and attended the Quiet Dell United Methodist Church. Friends will be received Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 4-8 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. George Bramble officiating. Burial will follow in the WV National Cemetery in Grafton. Taylor County Color Guard will conduct Military Honors at the graveside. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 4-8 PM
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 11 AM
Funeral Home
Burial
