Calvin Sprouse

Calvin Sprouse, 94, of Bidwell, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Holzer Senior Care Center. He was born July 18, 1916 in Craigsville, Virginia, son of the late Arthur and Ruby Beverly Sprouse. Calvin was married to Alice V. Carpenter Sprouse and she survives him. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran, a member of the VFW and the Royal Oak Campground. He retired after working for 43 years as a coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Alice V. Sprouse of Bidwell; three children, Ann (Hobart) Daniels of Centerville, Betty Pence of South Carolina and Randy (Debbie Merrell) Sprouse of Centerville; six grandchildren, Troy Daniels, Pam King, Toni Althouse, Michelle Jarrell, Randy A. Sprouse and Tabatha Jones; 13 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Calvin Andrew Sprouse and Frankie Sprouse. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2011 at Adamsville Cemetery, Mason County, West Virginia with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. Cemetery: Adamsville Cemetery, Mason County, West Virginia Visitation: Willis Funeral Home, Thursday, January 13, 2011, 5-8 p.m. Service: GRAVESIDE SERVICE Adamsville Cemetery, Mason County, West Virginia, Friday, January 14, 2011, 11:00 a.m.