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FELLOWSVILLE – Clinton "JR" Wolfe, a firefighter and former assistant chief with the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department, died in the line of duty Sunday. The cause of death has not been released by the department.
On its website, the Fellowsville VFD praised Wolfe, 61, as a dedicated and reliable fireman who served as the assistant chief. A post on their Facebook page stated: "Along with his countless hours of dedication and service he represented our department as Preston County King Fireman in the 2013 Preston County Buckwheat Festival."
According to Wolfe’s obituary, he worked as an aide and bus driver for Preston County Schools, in construction and as a heavy equipment operator. Whatever the job, he understood the importance of showing up and working hard.
Other county VFDs also posted their condolences for Wolfe. The Terra Alta VFD posted: "It is with heavy hearts that the Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department as they mourn the loss of one of their own in the line of duty. The fire service is more than a job or a calling; it is a brotherhood and sisterhood that knows no boundaries. When one department suffers a loss, we all feel the pain. Today, we stand beside our brothers and sisters of Fellowsville VFD, his family, and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
The Rowlesburg department posted: "We extend our condolences to Fellowsville VFD and the Wolfe family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and community as they process this tremendous loss.”
Kingwood VFD’s message was "The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department extends its deepest condolences to the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department following the line-of-duty death of one of their members yesterday afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers are with their department, family, and friends during this difficult time."
In its announcement, the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department asked the community to keep Wolfe's family and the department in their thoughts and prayers.
Wolfe was the father of five, grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 17. His beloved wife, Diana “Lynn” Wolfe, died in January.