Lawrence James “Jim” Whetsell, 66, of Reedsville, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at his home with his loving family by his side.
Lawrence was born in Morgantown on July 10, 1953, a son of the late James W. Whetsell and Jane Elizabeth (Riley) Whetsell Satterfield, of Masontown.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a devoted Christian and was a member of the Mill Chapel United Brethern Church in Reedsville. He loved traveling to Akron, Ohio, to the farm of Ted and Maxine Thorne’s where he spent hours by the campfire.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sue Ellen (Ringer) Whetsell; son, Jammie Myron Whetsell; brother, Jeffery Satterfield and wife, Selina, of Masontown; sister, Sheila Wagner and husband, Randy, of Masontown; a grandson, Amare’ Whetsell, of Miami; a half brother, James Whetsell Jr., of Baltimore; and his faithful dog, Jasper.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael James Whetsell in 2017; and his stepfather, Clarence Riley Satterfield Jr.
Friends may call at the Mill Chapel United Brethern Church, 6732 Kingwood Pike, Reedsville, from 10 a.m. Monday, July 22, until the 1 p.m. service with Pastor David Kisamore officiating. To honor his wishes, he will then be cremated.
Field Funeral Home in Masontown is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sue Whetsell, P.O. Box 433 Reedsville, WV 26547.
Condolences: fieldfuneralhome.com
