Alton Workman, 99, of Cowen, entered into rest Friday, October 31, 2008 in Webster Memorial hospital.
He was born November 25, 1908 in Enoch to the late Nathan and Juditha (Hamrick) Workman.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Runa Mae (Workman) Workman, sons Jesse, Leon, Hysel, Earsel, daughter Ina Gill, 6 brothers and 6 sisters. Alton and Runa were married April 11, 1931.
He was retired from BC&G Railroad as a Foreman and Elk River Coal & Lumber Co.
Alton is survived by daughters, Elsie Casto of Rustburg, VA., Jean Key of Cowen, WV., Virginia Maddox of Blue Ridge, Va., Judy Dunn of Lynchburg, Va., Lucille Hamrick Rose of Montgomery, WV., brother Hollie Workman of Indian Trail N.C., 41 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 3, 2008 at Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating.
After the service the family will gather at JG Bradley Campground, Dundon.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay is in charge of arrangements.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.co
Alton Workman, 99, of Cowen, entered into rest Friday, October 31, 2008 in Webster Memorial hospital.
He was born November 25, 1908 in Enoch to the late Nathan and Juditha (Hamrick) Workman.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Runa Mae (Workman) Workman, sons Jesse, Leon, Hysel, Earsel, daughter Ina Gill, 6 brothers and 6 sisters. Alton and Runa were married April 11, 1931.
He was retired from BC&G Railroad as a Foreman and Elk River Coal & Lumber Co.
Alton is survived by daughters, Elsie Casto of Rustburg, VA., Jean Key of Cowen, WV., Virginia Maddox of Blue Ridge, Va., Judy Dunn of Lynchburg, Va., Lucille Hamrick Rose of Montgomery, WV., brother Hollie Workman of Indian Trail N.C., 41 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 3, 2008 at Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, with Minister Wayne Litton officiating.
After the service the family will gather at JG Bradley Campground, Dundon.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay is in charge of arrangements.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.co
Family Members
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Ida Mae Workman Paxton
1898–2000
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Walter Edward Workman
1900–1983
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Hettie Mariah Workman Hayes
1902–1952
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Iva Jane Workman Nutter
1906–1979
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Jennie Maysel Workman Litton
1911–2000
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Oba Roe Workman
1913–1987
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Alta Himmel Workman Brady
1917–2008
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Cardell A Workman
1919–1997
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Donald Dempsey Workman
1924–1985
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Hollie Darius Workman
1924–2018
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Hallie Eugene Workman
1927–1991
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Jesse Clyde Workman
1928–1929
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Clara Lucille Workman Rose
1929–2009
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Ina Irene Workman Gill
1931–2002
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Howard Leon Workman
1932–1997
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Elsie Madeline Workman Casto
1934–2009
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Hysel Carris Workman
1935–2004
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Ruth Jean Workman Key
1938–2019
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Earsel Carsel "Skip" Workman
1940–1990
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Virginia Eloise Workman Maddox
1944–2018
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