Obituary

John "Jack" F. Funk
(January 12, 1934 - April 5, 2009)

John F. “Jack” Funk, age 75, of Philippi, went to his eternal home on April 5, 2009. Jack was born in Jane Lew, WV, a son of the late John and Kate Funk. Surviving are his wife, Judi, one son, Fred Funk and Wife, Amy; of Bridgeport, two daughters, Linda Long and husband, J.D. of Philippi; and Susan Armstrong and husband, Orton of Vienna, WV.; one brother, Jim Funk of Clarksburg and one sister, Judy Mossburg and husband, Don, of Knoxville, TN. Jack was blessed with ten grandchildren, Sarah Funk Berry Ann and husband Nathan; Danielle, Jack and Andrew Funk; Amanda, Chelsea and Shelley Long, Erin and Morgan Armstrong and one great grandchild, Ava Reese Berry Ann. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Chad Armstrong and sister-in-law, Dorothea Funk. Jack was very close to his family including his nieces and nephews and many cousins. Jack graduated from Jane Lew High School, Alderson-Broaddus College and West Virginia University. He served in the United States Army in San Francisco, California. He served as Recreation Director of Wicomico County in Salisbury, Maryland for four years. He taught and coached at Alderson-Broaddus College for thirty-two years. He was a member of the Philippi Baptist Church where he served on many boards over the years. He was a member of the Philippi Kiwanis Club where he has served as president and vice-president. Jack was active in many activities in town and was happiest when he was involved with the young people. His presence was always noted at athletic activities at the college and in town. At his request he will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held in Wilcox Chapel on the Alderson-Broaddus College campus at 2:00 on Sunday, May 3. In lieu of flowers, Jack would be happy for donations to be made to the Coach Jack Funk Battler Room in the Alderson-Broaddus coliseum which will offer academic support to athletes, the Jack Funk Scholorship at Alderson-Broaddus College, or to Mountain Hospice in Barbour County who made his journey home so much easier. Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family.