Bert Lee Ice, 84 of Mannington, WV passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1926 at Logansport, Mannington, WV a son of the late Dewey and Bessie Hayes Ice.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Alice Jean Fluharty Ice; children, Kathy Locke and husband Roger of Petersburg, WV, Paul Ice of Farmington, Brenda Price and husband Clifford of Leetonia, OH, Jody Ice of Washingtonville, OH, Robbie Ice and wife Rene of Mannington, WV and Mark Shane Ice of Newell, WV; grandchildren, Faith Foley and Jacleyn Foley of Petersburg, Javan and Nikki Price of Salem, OH, Joseph and Brittany Price of Salem, OH, Clifford and Amanda Price Leetonia, OH, Ellen Price of Leetonia, OH, Mark Ice, Jr. of Newell, WV, Cheryl Ice of Pittsburgh, PA, Bobby and Kirsten Ice of Jane Lew, WV, Rebecca Ice of Missouri and Ashley Ice of Missouri; 6 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters, Alma and Nate Taff of SC, Lena Jo Berckszai of Pittsburgh, PA, Dale Marie Cattley of Pittsburgh, Betty Hoye of Cleveland, OH, Nancy Toothman of Maryland and Kay Leeson of Mannington; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by his son, Craig Neil Ice; brothers, Robert Ice and Daniel Ice; his first wife Wanda Jo Ice.
Bert was a member Calvary Baptist Church in Mannington. He was retired from Local Union #379 Laborers Union of Morgantown with 27 years of service. He served on the Upper Buffalo Watershed Assoc. as a director for several years. He was a United States Army Veteran of Osaka, Japan, where he served as a medic with Company 25th Medical Battalion. He enjoyed farming, cattle, guineas and chickens. He always sat under his tree waving at passerbys.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their care. Also a special thank you to Melinda Daniels, Melissa, Paula Hardman and brother Adam Boyd for all the kindness that they showed Bert and his family.
Bert Ice was known as a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and his concern for others is a shining example for all. The family would like to thank the church family and Pastor Lee Bowman for all the concern and support.
Friends and Family may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 2:00-9 P.M. Mr. Ice will lie-in-repose from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Mannington with funeral services beginning at 11:00 A.M. in the in the church with Pastor Lee Bowman officiating. Burial will follow at the Ice Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion County Senior Citizens.
hey Robby (ice pick) and cathy, sorry to hear about your father passing away ,mine and my wifes prayers are with your whole family
I first met Bert as we were assigned to dig ditches for G. A. Brown Constr. He not only mentored me in work ethic but in how to handle life's sorrows ,as he had just lost a loved one. We later served our Lord together at Calvary Baptist,he continued to show me how a man is to walk with God.Though i haven't seen him for years,I know I will see that friendly smile once again.My condolensces to all.
We will miss Berts smiling face but see it again in Heaven
Dr. Mike Shuman
To the Ice family, I offer my condolences. Bert was one of the sweetest and most kind person I have ever met. He was very comical and could really spin a yarn. My husband Jerome Duritsa, who passed away 10 years ago really enjoyed our visits to Mannington. He and Bert are spinning yarns now I am sure. Bert gave me a lot of information about my family which I will be forever grateful. I have it all written down. He was a fount of information and I will miss him.
Aunt Jean and Family,
I was sorry to learn of Uncle Bert's passing. Although I hadn't seen him since my Grandfather, his brother, Robert Ice's funeral, I've always held Bert and Jean in high regard. I have fond memories of spending time down on the farm as a child, and Bert and Jean always opened their home and heart's to all of us. Bert and Robert shared a strong sense of pride in our family name and ancestors, and it is with great sorrow that I see the last man of that generation pass on. I pray that God blesses all of Bert's family, and that the cherished memories of a life well lived comfort you in this time of mourning.
God Bless you all,
Randy Rawley Ice