Obituary of John Robert Gribble

GribbleJohn John Robert (Jack) Gribble John Robert (Jack) Gribble, age 79, of French Creek, WV, the Alexander Road, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at his home. He was born July 6, 1929 in Dover, OH, a son of the late Eugene and Wilma Miller Gribble. On October 6, 1984 he married Betty Jean Dixon who survives. Also surviving are two step sons, James Moore and wife Elissa of Bushwood, MD and Ronald Moore of Washington, DC; one step daughter, Wendy Sue Cramer and husband Joe of Lothian, MD; five step grandsons, Ryan and David Moore of Maryland and Jake, Eddie and Billy Cramer of Maryland; step great grandchildren, Haley and Cody Moore of Maryland and Jacob, Jackson, Jacey and Jett Cramer of Maryland; two sisters in law, Carol and Ethel Gribble of Maryland and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and James Gribble; one sister, Donna Tidrick; niece, Susan Gribble and nephew, Mark Gribble. Mr. Gribble was a 34 year member of Stallings-Williams Post # 206 American Legion in Chesapeake Beach, MD and a Gradall Operator for 30 years. He served in the US Navy as a Gunners Mate. He was on the USS Manchester from 1946-1948 and from Oct. 1948 to 1949, on the USS Columbus from Sept. 1951 to 1952 and on the USS Demoies during the Korean War. He received the Victory Medal and the Navy Occupation Service Medal. Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 11 AM – 1 PM the funeral hour with Pastor Charlotte Henline officiating. Buckhannon VFW Post # 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post # 7 American Legion, DAV Chapters # 5 & # 36 will conduct Military Honors. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 11 AM - 1 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 PM Funeral Home