Paul W. Mckown
June 18, 1935 - August 01, 2018
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Paul W. Mckown
June 18, 1935 - August 01, 2018
Obituary
Paul w. Mckown, 83, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on august 1, 2018, at hubbard hospice house in charleston, wv. Born in millstone wv and raised in lookout, he was the son of the late evan and shirley powell mckown.
Known to many as “coach” and to family as “paps,” he is survived by his beloved wife shirley and four children, mike (gina) mckown, jody (sandy) mckown, stephanie (joey) johnson, and julie snyder; twelve grandchildren, bo, nelson, sam, luke, joe and evan mckown, eric (jodi) johnson, jamie (alicia) johnson, cassidy and jillie webb, and evelyn and lily snyder; and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, ted (katie) mckown, frank (debra) mckown, a sister, marti (paul) booth, and a sister-in-law nancy mckown.
He was preceded in death by sisters, helen wade and lou lilly, brothers bob, ed, charles and jack mckown.
Paul served in the u.S. Army during the korean war. Following his discharge, he returned to school and graduated from glenville state college, where he was a three-sport letterman, played on one of glenville state’s undefeated football teams and received the distinction of being named to the all-conference team as a running back. In keeping with his sports interests, he continued to make sure the rules were followed by being a wviac basketball official for a span of more than 20 years.
As a teacher and coach at fayetteville high school from 1959-1977, he was heavily involved in community and school events. Working with the youth was his passion. He moved into an administrative position with fayette county schools in 1978 when he became director of transportation.
He served a term in the wv house of delegates (1977-78) and gained a new passion. As president of the wv retailers association for 22 years, he kept his feet firmly planted in government affairs through his lobbying efforts. He often said, “it’s been a good life.”
memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at st. Marks united methodist church on saturday, august 18, 2018, at 1:30 with the reverend anne pruett-barnett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service and a reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in paul’s memory to hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd. West, charleston, wv 25387, or to st. Marks united methodist church, 900 washington st east, charleston, wv 25301.
Condolences may be made at www.Barlowbonsall.Com.
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
9 responses to Paul W. Mckown
Rick P. Powell says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: First Cousin
Location: Ona West Virginia
Always Had Great Respect For Paul. While It Was Extremely Sad To Learn Of His Passing, The Service Was Superb And It Was Comforting To See Family Members.
Stephen E. Mclaughlin says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend; Step-Nephew-In-Law
Location: Silver Spring Maryland
From My Wife Sophia And Myself:
Condolences To The Family, And To The Whole Community In Which Paul Served As An Exemplar Of Fatherhood And Good Citizenship; And As A Pillar Of Strength, Wisdom, Good Humor, And Leadership Through Service.
We Quite Regret That We Shall Not Be Able To Attend Paul’S Memorial Service On 18 August; However, We Will Be Praying For All His Loved Ones To Be Comforted In Faith That His Spiritual Reward Is Redeemed, And To Be Strengthened In Commitment To Eventually Be Reunited With Him.
Best Wishes And Love To You All.
-Steve&Sophia
Dave Haynie says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Wilkesboro North Carolina
I Am So Sorry To Hear About Coach’S Passing. He Was Big Influence In My Playing College Football And Being A High School Coach And Teacher. He Taught Me Many Valuable Lessons.About Life. Thanks Coach For All You Did For Me. My Prayers Will Be With Mrs. Mckown, Mike, Jody, Stephanie, And Julie
Roy Milam says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Hico West Virginia
To The Mckown Family: We Are Very Sorry For Your Loss. Dad Was Quite Upset When He Heard About Coach’S Passing. I’M Sorry We Can’T Be There For The Service But Know That The Milam Family Grieves With You.
Roy
Shelia Birms says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: 1St Cousin
Location: Marlinton West Virginia
Shirley,
We Are So Sorry We Did Not Make It To The Service. It Is Getting Harder And Harder To Make Long Trips. We Send Our Love And Are Thoughts Will Be With You And Your Family.
Much Love,
Larry And Shelia