Thank you to Ronald Decker (47547678) for the parental and spousal information and links.
Samuel B. McClung, 76, died January 30, 2009 after having courageously battled a severe spinal cord injury for nine years.
Mr. McClung was originally from Spencer in Roane County, son of the late Samuel Brooks and Clairanna Decker McClung. Known there as "Brenton," he served on the Volunteer Fire Department, as the lifeguard at the public pool, and as the drum major of the Spencer High School marching band. As a talented musician himself, he played trombone in the Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band, while attending West Virginia University.
Mr. McClung worked in Parkersburg, and later moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he became an account representative for a radio station owned by Steere Broadcasting. Steere ultimately acquired a radio station in Charleston, which brought Mr. McClung back to West Virginia, where he lived for the remainder of his life.
Mr. McClung was the general manager of WXIT in the 1970s, after which time he went to work for himself. His entrepreneurial pursuits were centered primarily on coal, oil, and natural gas, and related products and services. He also brokered numerous real estate transactions throughout the state. While an entrepreneur, Mr. McClung was Executive Secretary of the Mountain State Small Business Association, and lobbied extensively for Right-to-Work Legislation. He also lobbied for mine safety legislation and was active in sourcing mine safety products and services and introducing them to the industry.
Mr. McClung was a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, and of Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church. He proudly served as President of the George Washington High School Band Boosters for several years and was also active in supporting academic organizations at George Washington, particularly with respect to the gifted and talented program.
Mr. McClung, who will be remembered for his spirit of generosity, his passion for all people and projects with which he was involved, for his ever-present sense of humor, and for his love of the Mountaineers, is survived by his beloved and loving wife, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to recognize Dr. Heather Tarantino, McClung's primary care physician for the past three years, who was instrumental in making the last years of his life fuller and more meaningful, and thus to whom the family will be eternally grateful. Finally, Beth Hammonds has been an invaluable resource for the past year as a friend and caregiver, and the family gratefully recognizes and celebrates her special role in the final year of McClung's life.
A memorial service was on February 7, 2009, at Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston, West Virginia.
Information is extracted from the bio by Ronald Decker, his first cousin of Samuel McClung, contributor #47547678 and appeared in the Charleston (West Virginia) Daily Mail, 1 – 3 February 2009.
Additional comments provided by Ronald Decker:
His second wife Bonnie McClung died on 16 March 2022. It is her family's intention to inter her ashes with those of her husband Samuel McClung at this columbarium in Atlanta, Georgia. Before 2001 Samuel slipped and fell while walking on ice and suffered spinal paralysis from which he never recovered.
Samuel B. McClung, 76, died January 30, 2009 after having courageously battled a severe spinal cord injury for nine years.
Mr. McClung was originally from Spencer in Roane County, son of the late Samuel Brooks and Clairanna Decker McClung. Known there as "Brenton," he served on the Volunteer Fire Department, as the lifeguard at the public pool, and as the drum major of the Spencer High School marching band. As a talented musician himself, he played trombone in the Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band, while attending West Virginia University.
Mr. McClung worked in Parkersburg, and later moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he became an account representative for a radio station owned by Steere Broadcasting. Steere ultimately acquired a radio station in Charleston, which brought Mr. McClung back to West Virginia, where he lived for the remainder of his life.
Mr. McClung was the general manager of WXIT in the 1970s, after which time he went to work for himself. His entrepreneurial pursuits were centered primarily on coal, oil, and natural gas, and related products and services. He also brokered numerous real estate transactions throughout the state. While an entrepreneur, Mr. McClung was Executive Secretary of the Mountain State Small Business Association, and lobbied extensively for Right-to-Work Legislation. He also lobbied for mine safety legislation and was active in sourcing mine safety products and services and introducing them to the industry.
Mr. McClung was a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, and of Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church. He proudly served as President of the George Washington High School Band Boosters for several years and was also active in supporting academic organizations at George Washington, particularly with respect to the gifted and talented program.
Mr. McClung, who will be remembered for his spirit of generosity, his passion for all people and projects with which he was involved, for his ever-present sense of humor, and for his love of the Mountaineers, is survived by his beloved and loving wife, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to recognize Dr. Heather Tarantino, McClung's primary care physician for the past three years, who was instrumental in making the last years of his life fuller and more meaningful, and thus to whom the family will be eternally grateful. Finally, Beth Hammonds has been an invaluable resource for the past year as a friend and caregiver, and the family gratefully recognizes and celebrates her special role in the final year of McClung's life.
A memorial service was on February 7, 2009, at Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston, West Virginia.
Information is extracted from the bio by Ronald Decker, his first cousin of Samuel McClung, contributor #47547678 and appeared in the Charleston (West Virginia) Daily Mail, 1 – 3 February 2009.
Additional comments provided by Ronald Decker:
His second wife Bonnie McClung died on 16 March 2022. It is her family's intention to inter her ashes with those of her husband Samuel McClung at this columbarium in Atlanta, Georgia. Before 2001 Samuel slipped and fell while walking on ice and suffered spinal paralysis from which he never recovered.
Thank you to Ronald Decker (47547678) for the parental and spousal information and links.
Samuel B. McClung, 76, died January 30, 2009 after having courageously battled a severe spinal cord injury for nine years.
Mr. McClung was originally from Spencer in Roane County, son of the late Samuel Brooks and Clairanna Decker McClung. Known there as "Brenton," he served on the Volunteer Fire Department, as the lifeguard at the public pool, and as the drum major of the Spencer High School marching band. As a talented musician himself, he played trombone in the Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band, while attending West Virginia University.
Mr. McClung worked in Parkersburg, and later moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he became an account representative for a radio station owned by Steere Broadcasting. Steere ultimately acquired a radio station in Charleston, which brought Mr. McClung back to West Virginia, where he lived for the remainder of his life.
Mr. McClung was the general manager of WXIT in the 1970s, after which time he went to work for himself. His entrepreneurial pursuits were centered primarily on coal, oil, and natural gas, and related products and services. He also brokered numerous real estate transactions throughout the state. While an entrepreneur, Mr. McClung was Executive Secretary of the Mountain State Small Business Association, and lobbied extensively for Right-to-Work Legislation. He also lobbied for mine safety legislation and was active in sourcing mine safety products and services and introducing them to the industry.
Mr. McClung was a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, and of Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church. He proudly served as President of the George Washington High School Band Boosters for several years and was also active in supporting academic organizations at George Washington, particularly with respect to the gifted and talented program.
Mr. McClung, who will be remembered for his spirit of generosity, his passion for all people and projects with which he was involved, for his ever-present sense of humor, and for his love of the Mountaineers, is survived by his beloved and loving wife, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to recognize Dr. Heather Tarantino, McClung's primary care physician for the past three years, who was instrumental in making the last years of his life fuller and more meaningful, and thus to whom the family will be eternally grateful. Finally, Beth Hammonds has been an invaluable resource for the past year as a friend and caregiver, and the family gratefully recognizes and celebrates her special role in the final year of McClung's life.
A memorial service was on February 7, 2009, at Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston, West Virginia.
Information is extracted from the bio by Ronald Decker, his first cousin of Samuel McClung, contributor #47547678 and appeared in the Charleston (West Virginia) Daily Mail, 1 – 3 February 2009.
Additional comments provided by Ronald Decker:
His second wife Bonnie McClung died on 16 March 2022. It is her family's intention to inter her ashes with those of her husband Samuel McClung at this columbarium in Atlanta, Georgia. Before 2001 Samuel slipped and fell while walking on ice and suffered spinal paralysis from which he never recovered.
Samuel B. McClung, 76, died January 30, 2009 after having courageously battled a severe spinal cord injury for nine years.
Mr. McClung was originally from Spencer in Roane County, son of the late Samuel Brooks and Clairanna Decker McClung. Known there as "Brenton," he served on the Volunteer Fire Department, as the lifeguard at the public pool, and as the drum major of the Spencer High School marching band. As a talented musician himself, he played trombone in the Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band, while attending West Virginia University.
Mr. McClung worked in Parkersburg, and later moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he became an account representative for a radio station owned by Steere Broadcasting. Steere ultimately acquired a radio station in Charleston, which brought Mr. McClung back to West Virginia, where he lived for the remainder of his life.
Mr. McClung was the general manager of WXIT in the 1970s, after which time he went to work for himself. His entrepreneurial pursuits were centered primarily on coal, oil, and natural gas, and related products and services. He also brokered numerous real estate transactions throughout the state. While an entrepreneur, Mr. McClung was Executive Secretary of the Mountain State Small Business Association, and lobbied extensively for Right-to-Work Legislation. He also lobbied for mine safety legislation and was active in sourcing mine safety products and services and introducing them to the industry.
Mr. McClung was a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, and of Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church. He proudly served as President of the George Washington High School Band Boosters for several years and was also active in supporting academic organizations at George Washington, particularly with respect to the gifted and talented program.
Mr. McClung, who will be remembered for his spirit of generosity, his passion for all people and projects with which he was involved, for his ever-present sense of humor, and for his love of the Mountaineers, is survived by his beloved and loving wife, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to recognize Dr. Heather Tarantino, McClung's primary care physician for the past three years, who was instrumental in making the last years of his life fuller and more meaningful, and thus to whom the family will be eternally grateful. Finally, Beth Hammonds has been an invaluable resource for the past year as a friend and caregiver, and the family gratefully recognizes and celebrates her special role in the final year of McClung's life.
A memorial service was on February 7, 2009, at Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston, West Virginia.
Information is extracted from the bio by Ronald Decker, his first cousin of Samuel McClung, contributor #47547678 and appeared in the Charleston (West Virginia) Daily Mail, 1 – 3 February 2009.
Additional comments provided by Ronald Decker:
His second wife Bonnie McClung died on 16 March 2022. It is her family's intention to inter her ashes with those of her husband Samuel McClung at this columbarium in Atlanta, Georgia. Before 2001 Samuel slipped and fell while walking on ice and suffered spinal paralysis from which he never recovered.
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