Glade Raymond Fertig, Jr., 77, of Bridgewater, Virginia, formerly of Marlinton, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his home.
Born October 28, 1946, in Pocahontas County, he was the son of the late Glade Raymond Fertig and Leola Margaret Friel Fertig.
Junior was a graduate of Marlinton High School and a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Marlinton Presbyterian Church and Bridgewater United Methodist Church. He had worked for Cerro Metals, Virginia Metal Crafters, Bridgewater Post Office as a mail carrier and a custodian at 7-Eleven.
On March 10, 1968, he married Charlotte Anne Beverage Fertig, who preceded him in death May 16, 2024.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by four children, Sandra Renee Morris, Karen Anne Fertig, Christopher Todd Fertig and Brian Raymond Fertig.
He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Trent, of Bridgewater, Virginia; five grandchildren, Cody Trent, Cory Trent, Matthew Morris, Josh Whalen and Alisha Dofflemeyer; and three great-grandchildren, Riley Trent, Kaleigh Trent and Xander Hinegardner.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Kimble Funeral Home in Marlinton with Pastor Sam Felton officiating.
Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery with military rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Kimble Funeral Home in Marlinton, West Virginia.
