George F. Drane
November 11, 1938 ~ October 14, 2013
George F. Drane, 74, of Weirton, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born November 11, 1938 in Berea, WV, he was a son of the late General Holden and Lela Mae (Husk) Drane.
With 35 years of service, George retired from the Weirton Steel Sheet Mill. During the Vietnam War, George served his country with the United States Army.
In his free time George enjoyed deer hunting, crossword puzzles or just solving the world's problems over a cup of coffee with his buddies at State Line Restaurant. He was a member of the Auburn United Methodist Church in Ritchie County WV and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
Mr. Drane is survived by his wife Joyce (Payne) Drane; daughter Regina K. Costain and her boyfriend David McGraw; grandson Tanner Costain and his fiance Angelica Bryson all of Weirton; brother Ancil D. Drane and his wife Betty and sister Barbara Jean Davis and her husband Neil all of Belmont, WV; mother-in-law Mary Redish; brother-in-law George Payne and his wife Diane of Weirton, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be celebrated 11AM Thursday. The Reverend Father Frank Milanese will preside.
Interment will follow in Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Weirton where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Cemetery, c/o Mr. David Watson, P. O. Box 4, Auburn, WV 26325.
Joyce, Regina, Tanner and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I don’t have to tell you what a wonderful man George was. George has left us with memories of laughfter from his jokes, wisdom from age, and friendship from the heart. I will miss his check in calls so much.
Love, Tracy, Brent, Samantha and Abby Wells
Regina & famly – Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of your Dad to forever hold in your hearts. We’re here for you if you need anything. With love and hugs, Mike & Lisa.
Wishing you comfort in the thought that your loss is shared today by those who care and sympathize far more than words can say.
Love, Dani
May the love
of God surround you and your family during this difficult time May you come to
know that the love of God is with you always, may your memories of George F. Drane
give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in
the arms of our Lord your work on earth is done. I thank you for your service
and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
George F. Drane is “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for
his friends. John 15:13 â€
Joyce, Regina & Tanner– May your memories and the love of your family and friends bring you comfort. We will miss George Frank’s calls, baklava care packages, his Ritchie County knowledge, his stories of youthful days with our family, his encouragement, special bond with our family, his humor, his laugh and so much more! Love and prayers, Karen (Brewer) Bright
Dear Drane Family,
I am glad I was able to spend time with George at the reunions sharing old times both good and bad with laughs and tears. I will miss him. Be comforted in knowing that he was a family member to the Brewer family too. My deepest sympathy, Joann
Regina so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.May the good lord wrap his loving arms around you and help you to heal!Please let Bill and I know if you need anything.
So sorry to hear of George Franks passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. The Husk Family. Roger and Sara, Randy, Mary and family, Joe, Betty and family, John , Doloris and family, Doris and Vanessa
George was a great guy. He will be missed. He worked with our father in the sheet mill for many years. Thoughts and Prayers to your family. The D’andrea children, Debbie, Mickey, Lori, and Bob.
Joyce, Regina & Tanner – My deepest sympathies for your loss. The world has lost a bright light but his wonderful sense of humor and joy will live on through all of you and he will always be with you in your heart. Love to you all.
Pam Anderson
My favorite bedtime stories were ones that Mom would tell me about all the things they did in Richie County. Most of those stories included George Frank. I am so thankful that God allowed me to hear some of George Frank’s own stories at our family reunion. It was such a blessing. May you find comfort in HIm.
Beverly (Hawley) Beutell
My Cousin Beverly was so right. George Frank has been around us since we were kids, He was indeed part of our family. Last July at our Family Reunion We got to spend time with him. I am so thankfull I was there to sit with him and share memories. His smile, his stories, his laughter, never to be forgotten. My Prayers to his family. We are lucky to have had George Frank in our life. RIP my friend
Joyce,
We are deeply sorry to hear of George’s death. We are so thankful that we were able to spend time and have cherished memories of George & you at “Stateline” prior to moving to Florida. His jokes & laughs would always bring a smile. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ron & Linda Blanc
Summerfield, FL
JOYCE AND REGINA
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MR DRANE.
MABEL LANTZ
VAUGHN LUCAS