Jerry L. Loudin, Sr., age 67, of Buckhannon, WV died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon. He was born July 18, 1942 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Roy Guy and Genevieve Newell Loudin. On May 1, 1965 he married Margaret J. “Peg” Palmer who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jerry Lynn Loudin, Jr. and wife Erin of Horner, WV and Joe Loudin and wife Katina of Buckhannon; one daughter, Jennifer Loudin of Charlestown, WV; five granddaughters, Sara Loudin of Buckhannon, Leah Wolfe of Charlestown, Samantha Loudin of Horner, Mackenzie Loudin of Charlotte, NC and Isabella Posey of Horner; three grandsons, Seth Posey of Horner and Jacob and Josh Loudin both of Buckhannon; one great grandson, Gavin Wolfe of Charlestown; two sisters, Joan Loving and husband John of Cleveland, TN and Judy Dodson and husband Jack of Hornando, MS; one brother, Jack Loudin and wife Mary of Walkersville, MD and sister in law, Pat Priloh and husband Dennis of Brownsville, PA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, James Loudin. Mr. Loudin was the Administrator for the Elkins Moose Lodge. He was a 32 Degree Mason and a Loyal Member of the Buckhannon Moose Lodge # 598. He served with the US Navy from 1960-1964 during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was a Methodist by faith. Friends will be received Friday, January 8, 2010 from 4-9 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Cutright officiating. Burial will follow in the Waldeck Cemetery at Pricetown, WV. Buckhannon VFW Post # 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post # 7 American Legion and the DAV Chapters # 5 & 36 will conduct military honors at the gravesite. Poling-st.Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
