William Wellings, age 68, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, July 6, 2012 at his home. He was born August 6, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William Wellings, Jr., and Florence Godwin Wellings. On August 13, 1967 he married Linda Kay Mitchell who survives. Also, surviving are two daughters, Deborah Sweda and husband Ronald of Guin, AL and Christy Benson and husband Stephen of Beckley, WV; two granddaughters, Lily Bond of Guin and Kiersten Benson of Beckley and one brother in law, Jack Pettit of Lake Wateree, SC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Pettit. Mr. Wellings was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Buckhannon. He was an aircraft owner and a member of the pilot’s association. He was a member of the Upshur County Development Authority, Buckhannon Lion’s Club, and President of Upshur County Airport Authority. He was in Broadcast Television for 10 years and retired from Pratt and Whitney Engine Services as their network analyst. Friends will be received Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-9 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. He will Lie In State Sunday, from 1-2 PM at the First United Methodist Church. Funeral service at 2 PM with the Rev. Steven Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
