James Charles Burbridge, 92, of Masontown, W.Va., passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
He was born Aug. 10, 1931, a son of the late James Earl Burbridge and Ethel Blanche (Mayfield) Burbridge.
Charles proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for three years. He worked at the Greenbag Cement Company as superintendent for 38 years. Charles was the last charter member of the Dellslow Hunting and Fishing Club. He enjoyed family fishing trips, but his pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charles enjoyed watching their sporting events and loved it when they all came to visit.
He is survived by one daughter, Denise Wolfe and husband, Dallas, of Kingwood; two sons, Stephen Burbridge and wife, Toni, of Bruceton Mills, and Scott Burbridge and fiancée, Angel Travis, of Greer, S.C.; one sister, Doloris Martin, of Morgantown; five grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer Howell and husband, Dr. Stephen Howell, of Bruceton Mills, Dr. Rebecca Burbridge and Dr. Amanda Hemmerich, of Cary, N.C., Mitchell Hartley, of Pittsburgh, Christopher Hartley and wife, Dr. Summer, of Westover, and Dallas “DJ” Wolfe and wife, Jana; seven great-grandchildren, Adam Howell, Emma Howell, Myles Howell, Dal Wolfe, Charlotte Wolfe, Brooks Burbridge and Jacob Layne; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death in 2011 by his loving wife, Mary Catherine Burbridge; two sisters, Roberta Burbridge and Rena Burbridge; and one nephew, Michael Burbridge.
Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown, W.Va. from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 10, with the scripture prayer service being held at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, at St. Zita Catholic Church in Masontown, W.Va., with Father Dominic Athishu as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Masontown Cemetery.
