Obituary of Stephen R. Workman

WjorkmanStephen Stephen Ralph Workman, Sr. Stephen Ralph Workman, Sr., age 57, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1951 in Madison, WV a son of Irene Workman of Seth, WV and the late Benjamin “Benny” Workman. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one brother, William Workman. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Andrea Workman, two sons, Gunnery Sergeant Stephen Ralph Workman, Jr. of Jacksonville, NC and Gunnery Sergeant Shawn Ray Workman and wife April of Plato, MO; one daughter, Consuela Lynn Keener and husband Jason of Summersville, WV; one very special stepdaughter, Jami Allison Cook; eight grandchildren, Stephen Ralph Workman III, Carissa and Brooke Thompson of Ashford, WV, Shawn “Austin” and Hunter Workman of Plato, Michael Monhollen and Colten and Jace Keener of Summersville; one great-granddaughter, Keira Stewart of Ashford, WV and one sister, Wanda Workman and husbsand Clyde of Comfort, WV. Steve held many electrical certifications related to his work. He was a certified master electrician through the state of WV, a certified mine electrician for surface and underground installations through the state of WV, a certified construction superintendent though the state of WV and a certified mine electrician for surface and underground installations through the United States Department of Labor. Steve began his career in the Kanawha Valley working for Cedar Creek Coal Co. Upon moving to Buckhannon he worked for Island Creek Coal Co. at the Tallmansville Surface Mine. After that operation closed, Steve worked for about one year for Arch Coal Co. in Logan County. For the Past nineteen years Steve has worked for Electrotech in Buckhannon as Electrical Superintendent. Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 3 PM-7 PM the funeral hour, with the Rev. Dave Cunningham officiating. Private burial will be in the Buckhannon Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Tuesday, February 3, 2009 3-7 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Tuesday, February 3, 2009 7 PM Funeral Home In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the Fred Eberle Vocational School, Morton Ave. Buckhannon, WV 26201, to be used for the program development for Electricians.