Hank Webb

Robert "Hank" Hensley Webb, Jr. , 83, of Beckley, WV died on Friday, February 11, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. Born January 17, 1928 at Dothan, WV, he was the son of the late Hensley and Blanche Radford Webb. He was a retired Manager for Bell Atlantic Telephone Company with 39 years of service. Mr. Webb was a member of the United Methodist Temple, Beckley, WV. He was a member of the W.B.B.I. Air Stream Club, Telephone Pioneers and the American Legion Post #32, Beckley, WV. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War having attained the rank of Tech 5. Mr. Webb’s favorite pastime was making music. During his winter stays in Arizona, he was the MC of a weekly jam. He also enjoyed woodworking and crafting furniture for many family members and friends. His specialty was the C.O. stool which can be found in many homes across the country. In his church in Beckley, he contributed various pieces of furniture throughout. He was preceded in death by his two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Andrew Lively and Lettie and Raymond Young, in addition to brother-in-law George Jones. Survivors include wife of 62 years Gloria Webb; sister Christine Jones of Oak Hill, WV; son Barry Webb and wife Erin of Morgantown, WV, daughter Cindy Gaines and husband George of Gilbert, AZ and Susan Woods and husband Tom of Parkersburg, WV; grandchildren Eryck and Adrya Webb; special adopted granddaughter Heather Wade. Also surviving are nieces Shauna Popson of Buckhannon, WV and Sheila Braenovich of Oak Hill, WV. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill on Friday, February 18, 2011, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the United Methodist Temple in Beckley. Visitation will precede the services from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Oak Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: East Valley Hospice, 1351 N. Alma School Road, Suite 250, Chandler, AZ 85224, www.EVHospice.com , and United Methodist Temple, Attention: Music Ministry, 201 Templeview Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, www.umtemple.com . Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.