Ernest A. Page, Jr.

Ernest A. Page, Jr. passed away on January 27, 2018 at CAMC-Teays Valley at the age of 87. Ernest was born on August 15, 1930 to parents, Ernest and Belva in Morrisvale, WV. A life-long Mountaineer, he worked as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent in West Virginia over the course of his 35-year education career, serving Boone, Wood, Mineral and Putnam counties. A dedicated volunteer with West Virginia 4-H and member of Cross Lanes United Methodist Church (CLUMC), Ernest will be remembered for his deep faith, unmatched kindness and commitment to service. He served on the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Board for more than 30 years and as chairman of the Putnam County Fair for more than 20 years. Ernest was the recipient of the Mayo Lester Community Service Award in 1993, CLUMC’s Layman of the Year Award in 1996 and the West Virginia 4-H All Stars’ Distinguished Service Award in 1998. He was inducted into the West Virginia 4-H Hall of Fame in 2004 and recognized for 50 years of service to 4-H in 2005. In 2015, the Putnam County Commission recognized May 26 as Ernest Page, Jr. Day. His selflessness impacted the lives of countless students, 4-Hers and community members, all while providing an example for his loving family. Ernest is survived by his wife of 63 years and partner in service, Alma Page; brother, Richard Page; children, Charles Page, Kimberly Rogan (Richard), Jay Page (Debbie) and Leigh Anne Page (William Des Rochers); grandchildren, Shannon, Beth, Corey, Evan, Emma and Maegan; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, James Page, Gloria Linville and Doris Cotrill. A memorial service will be held at 1pm Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Cross Lanes United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Nelson and Deacon J. F. Lacaria officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11am. You may also visit his Tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share your memories of Ernest with the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wednesday Community Night Dinner Program at CLUMC, 5320 Frontier Dr., Cross Lanes, WV 25313. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 12848 Winfield Road, Winfield is honored to serve the Page family.

Ernest A. Page, Jr.

August 15, 1930 - January 27, 2018