Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Bridge Dedication Scheduled For Saturday.
Senate Majority Leader H. Truman Chafin (D-Mingo) is extending an invitation to all Mingo Countians to join him Saturday afternoon, May 3, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in Delbarton, WV., to participate in the dedication ceremony marking the naming of the "Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr. Memorial Bridge".
Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr. was born on January 27, 1921, and passed away on December 30, 1976, at the young age of 55. Thomas spent the greater part of his life in the Puritan Mines area, devoting 34 years to a career in the local coal mines.
Thomas was married to the late Kathleen McCoy Muncy, and leaves behind a legacy of nine children, seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Thomas was dedicated to his family, his church, and his community. He played an instrumental role in pushing for the installation of a vital water project in the Puritan Mines community, which greatly benefitted all those who reside there. Thomas was always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbor, and teamed with his fellow church members to distribute food baskets to ensure that local families would have a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Thomas loved his church, now known as the Regional Church of God, and believed nothing was more important or a greater privilege than loving and serving God.
Senator Chafin was approached by members of the Puritan Mines community who felt a fitting tribute to the life of a "fine, country gentleman"
would be to name the recently completed Bridge # 10525 located in their community on Rt. 65/5 after Thomas Muncy.
"The memories of our neighbors, family and friends will remain in our hearts and minds long after we have forgotten who may have held office, owned businesses or who’s name was always in the news," stated Chafin.
"Men like Thomas Muncy who lead a quiet, country life should be remembered as the back bone that makes our county the fine place it is today," remarked the Senator.
"It gives me great pleasure to announce the naming of the Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr. Memorial Bridge, dedicated to the memory of a man who, like most of his neighbors, worked here, worshiped here, raised his family here and devoted his time and energy to seeing this community grow and prosper."
I’d truly hate to think where Mingo County would be today without men like Thomas Muncy," concluded Chafin.
The dedication ceremony is slated to begin at 12:30 p.m. at the sight of Bridge # 10525, with several guest speakers including Senator Chafin schedule to address the crowd. A small reception will be held inside the Delbarton Opry House immediately following the completition of the event.
Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr. was born on January 27, 1921, and passed away on December 30, 1976, at the young age of 55. Thomas spent the greater part of his life in the Puritan Mines area, devoting 34 years to a career in the local coal mines.
Thomas was married to the late Kathleen McCoy Muncy, and leaves behind a legacy of nine children, seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Thomas was dedicated to his family, his church, and his community. He played an instrumental role in pushing for the installation of a vital water project in the Puritan Mines community, which greatly benefitted all those who reside there. Thomas was always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbor, and teamed with his fellow church members to distribute food baskets to ensure that local families would have a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Thomas loved his church, now known as the Regional Church of God, and believed nothing was more important or a greater privilege than loving and serving God.
Senator Chafin was approached by members of the Puritan Mines community who felt a fitting tribute to the life of a "fine, country gentleman"
would be to name the recently completed Bridge # 10525 located in their community on Rt. 65/5 after Thomas Muncy.
"The memories of our neighbors, family and friends will remain in our hearts and minds long after we have forgotten who may have held office, owned businesses or who’s name was always in the news," stated Chafin.
"Men like Thomas Muncy who lead a quiet, country life should be remembered as the back bone that makes our county the fine place it is today," remarked the Senator.
"It gives me great pleasure to announce the naming of the Thomas Elbert Muncy, Jr. Memorial Bridge, dedicated to the memory of a man who, like most of his neighbors, worked here, worshiped here, raised his family here and devoted his time and energy to seeing this community grow and prosper."
I’d truly hate to think where Mingo County would be today without men like Thomas Muncy," concluded Chafin.
The dedication ceremony is slated to begin at 12:30 p.m. at the sight of Bridge # 10525, with several guest speakers including Senator Chafin schedule to address the crowd. A small reception will be held inside the Delbarton Opry House immediately following the completition of the event.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 12:54 PM 
