Hebert Scites

Sunday, December 23, 2012, after a long illness, Herbert L. "Herb" Scites of Hurricane arrived in Heaven just in time to celebrate his 81st birthday. Herb was born in West Hamlin, a son of the late James Freer and Maggie Isaacs Scites. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet Dunlap Scites, his brother, James F. Scites, Jr. and sisters, Bonnie Weaver, Saundra Matter, and Anna Katherine VandeLinde. Herb grew up in Lincoln County and was a 1949 graduate of Guyan Valley High School. He also graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1957 and received his Masters degree from Marshall University in 1961. His professional career as a public schools employee included serving as coach and Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Lincoln County and as Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent and Principal in Putnam County. At the time of his retirement, he was serving as Principal of Poca Middle School. Education was an important part of Herb?s life and he helped and encouraged everyone he knew to keep learning and continue to better themselves. Herb was a Christian and a member and former boardmember of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Hurricane. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Knights of Pythias and was an avid reader and golfer. He served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Surviving are his daughter, Robin (William) Searls of Hurricane; his two grandchildren, Haley Jo and James Parker Searls also of Hurricane; his sisters, Betty J. Austin of Churchland, MD, Peggy Matheny of Atlanta, GA; special nephew Jack Weaver and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, December 28, 2012 at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane with Pastor Rebekah Jarrell and Jim McGehee officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com The family would like to thank Herb?s special caregivers Deloris Perry, Tonya Byrd, Mason and Debbie Kirk for their support and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 162 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301.