Minister George Erwin

George Erwin, 82, of Scott Depot died April 4, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness. He was born December 21, 1932 in Hurricane to the late Emma (McCallister) and Owen Erwin. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald “Ronnie” Erwin; sister, Linda Barker; son-in-law, Richard “Dick” Green; nephew, Scott Erwin; and by his wife and sidekick of 55 years, Peggy. George graduated from Freed-Hardeman College in 1953 and was a member of Pine Grove Church of Christ. He served as minister for over fifty years among churches of Christ in Danforth (Maine), Princeton, Scott Depot, Buffalo, and Winfield. He played a pivotal role in establishing a number of churches of Christ in his lifetime, and in recent years, preached on a part-time basis for area congregations. In addition to George’s work as a minister, he and Peggy found special fulfillment at Surprise Valley Youth Camp, a Christian youth camp in Beckley where George served as a director for over five decades. Beyond his ministry, George took passionate interest in WVU, Marshall, and Hurricane High athletics and was very fond of his canine companion, Toby. George is survived by his daughter, Georg-Ann Green of Hurricane; grandson, Blaine Kelly and wife Caroline of Morristown, TN; granddaughter, Megan Johnson and husband Josh of Johnson City, TN; six great-grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; and an abundance of close friends, neighbors, and church family members. Funeral service will be held at 11am Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Chapman Funeral Home with ministers Steve Fox, Tim Jorgensen, and Chris Roberts officiating. Visitation will be held 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane with Steve Johnson officiating. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Surprise Valley Youth Camp, c/o Roger Hazelwood, 2109 Old Bramwell Road, Bluefield, WV 24701. They would also like to thank Dr. Richard Hayes for the lifetime of service and friendship given to George and Peggy. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Erwin family.

Minister George Erwin

December 21, 1932 - April 4, 2015