|
Henson Mortuary 2. Desaix, Jane |
|
|
Doors to the Past |
|
Obituary
JOHN PAUL "ZIP" BARRITEAU
JOHN PAUL “ZIP” BARRITEAU, 53, of Ona, West Virginia, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at his residence after a short battle with Carcinoid Cancer. He was born August 30, 1956 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late John "Frenchy" and Patricia Downey Barriteau. He is survived by his wife, Lisa McClain Barriteau; daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Brandon Stevens; son, Matthew Barriteau; sister and brother-in-law Danielle and James May sister and brother-in-law Paige and Hunter Nicholl;father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Linda McClain; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laura and David Driskell; Cheryl and George McClain; Lynn and Fred Ward; nephews, Zac Driskell, James "Buddy" May, Connor and Grant McClain, and Aaron Burns; niece, Addison Nicholl; great-nephew, Keaton May, and aunt, Elizabeth Yerxa; and many special friends. He spent several happy years of his youth living in the Panama Canal Zone where he raced dirt bikes and cayucos. When “Zip” was 14, he attended the World Boy Scout Jamboree in Japan and later became an Eagle Scout. “Zip” graduated from Cristobal High School in 1976. He was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he met his wife, Lisa and played on the soccer team. In 1981, he taught shop and Tech. Ed at Lincoln Junior high, Enslow Middle, Milton Middle and Cabell Midland High School. Over the years, he also coached boys' basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, track and wrestling. “Zip” had a small construction company for several years with his longtime friend, David Riggs. He loved to fish and attend NASCAR races. Although his life was cut terribly short, there was much joy. A Celebration of John "Zip’s” life will be held at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. with the Reverend Sue Jarrett officiating. A reception will be held at the American Legion Post 177 in Barboursville after the service. Special thanks to Dr. Kimmey and staff, the Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinic in Kenner, LA, and the St. Mary's Medical Center staff. Memorial donations may be made online to www.firstgiving.com/johnbarriteau1 for Carcinoid Cancer research or the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 5747 East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705. HENSON MORTUARY BARBOURSVILLE, is caring for the family and the arrangements.
|
