Obituary of John Wesley Exline Ours

ExlineJohnWesley John Wesley “JW” Exline Ours John Wesley “JW” Exline Ours, age 18, of Ellamore, WV drowned Friday, April 18, 2008 in Stonewall Jackson Lake in Lewis County, WV. He was born August 24, 1989 to John A. and Cathy L. Ours of Ellamore. JW was a senior at Buckhannon-Upshur High School and studying forestry at the Fred Eberle Technical Center. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, an outdoorsman. He worked at CJ Maggies in Elkins, WV. He was a Christian by faith. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Golden and husband, Shawn of Buckhannon; Rick Smith and wife, Jess of Oak Hill, WV; Kelley Bender and husband, Jaime of Ellamore; Michelle Stinson and husband, Justin of Buckhannon; Brittany Exline and fiancé, Dustin Tenney of Ellamore; Billie Jo Ours and girlfriend, Stephanie Lantz of Buckhannon; Katherine Exline and boyfriend, Luke Lane of Ellamore and Jackson Exline of Ellamore. He was the loving uncle to six nephews, James Golden, John Golden, Scott Golden, Eric Golden, Jordan Bender and Connor Ours. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clara and Jack Ours; grandmother, Grace Exline; grandfather, Eugene Exline and wife, Ruth. He will be loved and missed by all. Friends will be received Monday, April 21, 2008 from 2-9 PM at the New Life Tabernacle. Celebration of life services will be held 2 PM Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Jeffrey Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in the Reger Chapel Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral cost. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Monday, April 21, 2008 2-9 PM New Life Tabernacle Celebration of Life Service Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2 PM New Life Tabernacle Burial Reger Chapel Cem.-Brushy Fork