Gerald Hugh Newhouse, 87, of Elkview passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston.
He was retired Assistant Superintendent for Pennzoil Company, having worked 31 years at Elk Refinery. Hugh was a graduate of Elkview High School, a member of the Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle, served his country in the US Army. He coached football, baseball and basketball in Clendenin for many years. Hugh was active in helping Herbert Hoover High School Athletics and was inducted into the Herbert Hoover High School Hall of Fame.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Newhouse and Effie England Newhouse; brothers, Donald, Wateman and Arnold; sisters, Velma, Ruby, Marie and Helen.
Hugh is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Janet Martin Newhouse; sons, William (Judy) Lewis Newhouse, Paul A. (Cindy) Newhouse, grandchildren, Andrea, Cameron (Allison), Jarred (Sarah), Michelle (David); great-grandson, Luke.
Service will be 11:00 am Monday, April 23, 2018 at Hafer Funeral Home, with Pastor Marvin Welch officiating. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview.
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