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Obituary
Lyle Dean McCullough,
eighty-nine years old, journeyed to his heavenly home on January 9, 2015.
His faith in God and Jesus Christ, and the love of his family and friends
supported Lyle during his extended illness. Lyle was born on June 6, 1925 in
Rantoul, Illinois to the late Ruth DeAtley and John McCullough. Lyle was
preceded in death by his son, Lyle Dean McCullough, II, his sister,
Catherine Monen, and two brothers Jack and Donald McCullough. He is survived
by his wife, Marion, two sons, Dennis McCullough (Debbie) and Mark
McCullough (Donna) both of Huntington, West Virginia. Married to his wife,
Marion, for nearly seventy years, Lyle enjoyed his grandchildren, Lyle Dean
McCullough, III of Detroit, Michigan, Tiffany McCullough Carroll, of
Huntington, WV and Sean McCullough of Huntington, WV. Three great
grandchildren also brightened Lyle’s life. Sterling, Stephen and Sullivan
Carroll of Huntington, WV enjoyed spending time with Paw Paw Lyle. A World
War II veteran, Lyle proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and
continued serving his country in the United States Army Reserves for over
thirty years, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major. Lyle and his wife
enjoyed world traveling. An avid sports fan, Lyle enjoyed volunteering at
Marshall University athletic events. For over thirty years, Lyle worked for
the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was also a 32nd
degree mason and a member of the Crescent Lodge #32 AF&AM of Ceredo, as well
as a member of the Beni Kedem Shriners of Charleston, WV and the First
United Methodist Church. A proud member of the Sons of the American
Revolution and a Kentucky Colonel, Lyle was devoted to God, his country and
his family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Wednesday, January
14, 2015 at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Kim Stone. Burial will follow
in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm
Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. The American Legion Post 93 of
Kenova will conduct graveside military rites.
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