John Franklin Van Voorhis, 64, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, in Morgantown. He was born March 6, 1957, in Morgantown, a son of Naomi Ann (Wade) Van Voorhis and the late William Holbert Van Voorhis.
John grew up in Fort Martin and worked on the family farm. During the sale of the farm, he helped with the surveying and archeological work and worked for 12 years at the Kroger on Patteson Drive. He was an Eagle Scout with Riverside Troop 82/71 and a member of Fort Martin United Methodist Church. He was a 1975 graduate of Morgantown High School and graduated from West Virginia University with degrees in history and accounting. He very much enjoyed spending time at his family camp in Hampshire County.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, William Van Voorhis of Oakland, Md., Ken Van Voorhis and his wife Becca, of Clover, S.C., Gary Van Voorhis and his wife Lee-Ellen, of North East, Md. He is also survived by five nieces and one nephew.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation services have been provided. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21 with Pastor Wanda Brosky officating. Inurnment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Taylortown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fort Martin United Methodist Church, 1634 Fort Martin Road, Maidsville, WV 26541.
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