Elvy Underwood,

Elvy Underwood, Jr., 88, of Underwood Lane, West Union departed this life on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in his residence. He was born May 6, 1926 on Ralphs Run, West Union a son of the late Elvy and Roxie. L. Ball Underwood. On November 15, 1946 he married Mary "Betsy" Underwood who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Greg Underwood and wife Nancy, Perry, Ohio, one daughter, Malia "Midge" Ignat and husband Dan, Painesville, Ohio, one sister, Lucille Adams, NC, two grandchildren, Chad Underwood and wife Melissa, Amber Ignat, and two great granddaughters, Rachel and Sarah Underwood. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Parley Underwood, Shirl "Dick" Underwood, Burl Underwood, Earl Underwood and sister, Edith Carroll.

Mr. Underwood had been employed at IRC Fibers and retired from Morton Salt. He was a World War II United States Army veteran and had been a special guard during the Nuremberg Trials. He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family

Funeral services will be conducted at1PM on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in the Spurgeon Funeral Home, 212 Front St., West Union with Pastor Denver Burnside presiding. Full military rites will be accorded by the combined Doddridge County Veterans Organizations. Family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 11AM 1PM.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.spurgeonfunerals.com. Spurgeon Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Underwood family.

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