AlleghanyJournal.com's Facebook Page | Journal Buy/Sell Free Classifieds
Back To The Journal's Home Page

Alleghany Journal Obituaries are sponsored by...

VIDEO
* * * * *
Get Obituary Information Emailed To You Via Our AlleghanyJournal.com Breaking News Alerts System - click here or visit our Facebook Page for updates.
NEW: Journal Video Slideshows May Accompany Any Obituary - click here for details.
Obituaries

Obituary for James Huffman Pyne James Huffman Pyne
Returned Auto Body Technician Was World War II Veteran

James Huffman Pyne, age 96, of Fairlea, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home, following a short illness on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Born in Zenith, WV on October 23,1924, he was the son of the late Reverend Otis Hampton Pyne and Macy Maude Wallace Pyne.

"Jim" was a member of the Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and had served as a Deacon.

He was a retired autobody technician, owning and operating his own shop, The Poor BoyBody shop, for many years. He also retired from the WVSOM as a Security Guard.

Jim was a proud World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He served with the Big Red 1 during the D-day invasion from Omaha Beach to Aachen, Germany, where he was wounded in action. He loved gardening, hanging out at the Senior Center, cruising, dressing sharp and staying busy.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet Francis Martin Pyne and second wife, Catherine Wickline Dixon; grandson, Eric McCallister and great-granddaughter, Dulce Ramirez. He was also preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters: Ruth Amos, William Pyne, Nelva Raines, Minnie Cole, Mildred "Lucille" Amos, Naomi (Eleanor) Radford, Otis Hampton Pyne, Jr., Jean Knight, Virginia Bradley, Sylvia Annalee Pyne, and half-brothers, Joseph Pyne, Thomas Pyne and sisters, Vernie (Ilene) Dillon and Annalee Rutherford.

Jim is survived by his nine children: Larry Pyne of Caldwell, Mike Pyne at home, Annette Pyne of Muddy Creek Mountain, Gary (Connie) Pyne of Fairlea, Janet (Charles) Shelton of Fairlea, Drema (John) Boone of Covington, VA, Donna (Barry) Hoke of Fairlea, Tim (Tammy) Pyne of Ronceverte, Barry Pyne of Fairlea and step-daughter, Brenda Dixon. He is survived by nine grandchildren: Lara (Casey) Crane of Aiken, SC, Christopher (Tonya) Massey of Daniels, WV, Jeff (Kacey) Massey of Fairmont, WV, Heather Pyne of Fairlea and Amanda (Victor) Ramirez of Fairlea, April Kirk, Sampson (Misty) Kirk Jr. of Lewisburg, Brent (Jessica) Pyne of Lewisburg and Brye Pyne of Ronceverte. He is also survived by step-granddaughter, Becky Stephenson, and step-great-grandchild, Ian Witt. He is survived by five great grandchildren: Avery and Emmy Crane of SC, Jaxon Massey of Daniels, Caden, Aaron and Bella Massey of Fairmont, Violeta and Maya Ramirez of Fairlea, Skylar Groves and Jaylin Marshall of Lewisburg, Jada and Logan Kirk of Lewisburg, Gavin, Mason and Ella Pyne of Lewisburg, and three great-great grandchildren, Nya, JaylinJr., and Kahlany Marshall of Lewisburg.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 29th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg with the Rev. Ike Hughes officiating. Burial to follow at Swope Cemetery in Lindside, WV.

Pallbearers will be Gary Pyne, Tim Pyne, Barry Pyne, Brent Pyne, Christopher Massey and Jeff Massey.

Expressions of sympathy maybe made to the Fairlea ARP Church.