James Lee Atwell, age 75, of Rock Cave, WV died Friday, July 23, 2010 at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born March 7, 1935 in Charmco, WV, a son of the late Charlie and Martha Waid Atwell. On August 20, 1964 he married Mary Rose Ruble who preceded him in death on October 11, 2004. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother David Atwell; one sister, Thelma Atwell and stepmother, Vera Rae Baxter Atwell. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Lee Wagner of Buckhannon, WV; one grandson, Justin James Wagner of Buckhannon; two brothers, Charlie Joe Atwell, Jr. and Roger Lynn Atwell and wife Janet all of Rock Cave; three sisters, Elizabeth Browning and husband Dana of Rock Cave, Roseann Linger and husband Steve and Connie Kincaid and husband Donnie all of Buckhannon; brother in law, Bill Ruble of Adrian, WV and several nieces and nephews. Jim loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hiking. He also loved his dog Bubby, who kept him company. He was a mechanic by trade. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Friends will be received Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 5-8 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Cow Run Cemetery at Arlington, WV. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
