Edward lee Comer, Jr.

Edward Lee Comer, Jr., Retired CW4, age 78, of Route 2 Box 750 (East Cumberland Road), Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at a Bluefield hospital. Born on February 18, 1931 in Maybeury, he was a son of the late Edward Lee Comer, Sr. and Eva Sexton Comer. He had been a resident of Bluefield for most of his life and was an active member of the Thompson Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served as a lay speaker. He served our country in the US Marines Reserve and actively served in the Berlin Crisis and was retired with the US Army National Guard in Brushfork. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, SGT. James M. Comer; and a brother, Jackie R. Comer. Survivors include: Wife of 59 years: Vivian Myers Comer of the home 3 sons: Ronald Edward Comer and wife Donna of Winston-Salem, NC CW5 Richard D. Comer and wife Kimberly of Holly Springs, NC Michael Shawn Comer and wife Marsha of Princeton 1 daughter: Patricia Comer Dobbins and husband Rick of Princeton Daughter in law: Linda Bowling of Princeton 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren 5 brothers: Franklin D. Comer and wife Elizabeth of Goose Creek, SC Harry T. Comer and wife Mollie of Brushfork Billy G. Comer of Denver, CO Roger S. Comer and wife Ellen of Commerce City, CO Joe Comer and wife Connie of Gillete, WY Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Brushfork National Guard Armory in Brushfork with Pastors Ronald Thomure and A. W. Skeens officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where full military honors will be conducted. Friends may call on Friday from 6-9 PM at the Brushfork National Guard Armory.