Reverend Clyde (Gene) Erwin
September 20, 1931 ~ May 19, 2011
Reverend Clyde "Gene" Erwin, 79, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born September 20, 1931 in Logan, OH, he was a son of the late Clyde M. and Edna Lane Erwin. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Donna Lescalleet Erwin on November 13, 1996, his son David Lynn Erwin on July 24, 2003 and three granddaughters.
For 45 years, Reverend Erwin served the Church of Christ Christian Union in Ohio, Indiana and Florida. Locally, he served the Kings Creek Union Chapel, Kolmont Community Chapel and Plum Run Church of Christ Christian Union. He and his family attended the Chapel Hill Wesleyan Church. Reverend Erwin was an avid Ohio State fan and enjoyed watching WVU as well. A true people person, Gene had great pleasures in reading the Word of God and spending time with his family. He proudly served in the Ohio National Guard.
Reverend Erwin is survived by his wife Carol Stroud Erwin of Weirton, whom he married June 7, 1997; sons Donavon Erwin and his wife Christine of Weirton, Stephen Erwin and his wife Lora of Denton, NC and Jonathan Erwin and his wife Lonna of Bunker Hill, WV; daughters Carla Hall of Weirton and Angela Emkey and her husband Edwin of Steubenville, OH; step-daughter Deanna Burnham and her husband Scott of Bellefontaine, OH; sister Annabelle Reynolds of Logan, OH; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where funeral services will be celebrated 1:00PM Monday. Reverend Erwin's son, Pastor Jonathan Erwin, will conduct the services and will be assisted by Reverend Marvin Taylor. Interment will be in the New Alexandria Cemetery, New Alexandria, OH.
thinking of you and praying for you sis. love you
Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Rev. Erwin was a man who touches many hearts and my familey was lucky to be one. He will be missed.
carla n family i am so sorry to hear about your dad. you are all in my prayers. your dad is feeling no more pain. i love you my phone is 304 491 0057 call me if u want to talk love lynn
Carol my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this time. Gene was loved by many and touched many lives.
We want you to know you all are in our hearts and prayers during this time of profound loss and grief. Gene will greatly be missed.
Dad,I am so glad that your pain and suffering are over,and you have your healing.You are sitting in the Heavens with the One whom you lived for all our lives,to be with.As you always said”I’m just living here on earth,doing Gods Work,To die and go to Heaven.Now you can be with your parents and the ones you loved,who have went on before you.I LOVE YOU DAD,Your Daughter,Carla
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort your family and friends. I will be praying for you and your family..
To the Erwin family: I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Erwin was so nice to us while he was in the hospital. I never heard him complain about anything. He would always smile, even when he didnt feel like it. I am sure he has heard Our Saviour say “Welcome, my well and faithful servent.” He is no longer sick. He is with the Lord looking down on you guys. Again,I am sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy aunt Carol. All of us in Sidney love you alot.
carla and family, i want to say that my prays are with you and your family at this time. you all are so special i have known all of u sincee u lived in paden city and we went to church together. your dad carla wass a wonderful man and person and now he is with his Lord and love ones and he has no pain its all taken away. If you need anything just get a hold of me my number is 304 455 3096 and email is hunter4101@frontier.com. your dad will be sadly missed by all. he was a good father and grandfather and everyone loved him. i will sadly miss him. i am hear for ya if u need someone to talk to. I know the Lord will watch over you all and you all have the Lord in your hearts love ya debbie
Aunt Carol, I just wanted to say that we love you and will support you in the Lord as much as we can. You know Gene isn’t in pain anymore and that will be a comfort to you and his family. My best wishes and prayers are toward you all. I love you
sorry to hear about your dad, mythoughts and prayers are with you all, I will never forget the kindness he and your mother gave me in my time of need.
To the Erwin Family: I am so sorry for your lost. Taking care of your father and husband was always a pleasure and he would always smile no matter how uncomfortable he was. He is at peace now with his Lord. Your family is in my prayers
Carol and family, Sorry, for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that he is in good hands. God bless….
Carla, Donnie, Steve, Jon, Angie & Family, I went to Kings Creek Union Chapel when Rev. Erwin was the pastor. He & your Mom were such good people & I always thought alot of them. Take comfort in your memories of your Dad for with them, he will always be with you. He is “Home” now & free from all suffering. I’m so sorry for your loss & my thoughts & prayers will be with you all. Take care & God Bless
I only had the pleasure of meeting Paps once or twice very briefly, but he never had anything but great things to say about the family and life in general. Josh and I became great friends while at nemacolin and i consider him a brother to me. Josh, Crystal, and Cash were the family i didnt have, and when Carla would visit it was great having Mom around! Ricky, his wife and kids are fun to be around and became part of the extended family. Even got to meet uncle Donnie once. All great people!! I love you all and remember how great of a family that you all have! Stick together through these tough times, and remember the legacy Paps left behind. Take care and I love and miss you guys!!
Carla and Family. So sorry for your loss. Your parents always treated us kids from the “crick” very well. He was a good man and I am sure he is smiling down from Heaven. Thinking of you guys now and always. Love, Gwen
Angela & family I am so sorry for you loss..may god watch over you during this difficult time….prayers are with you. I never met your dad but have heard about him through anglea…and he sounded like a wonderful person. Take care & stay strong….we are all thinking about you.
Carol D & family So sorry to hear about Gene. Thinking of you Love, Chattci
Jon, Angie, Carla, Donnie, Steve- so sorry for you loss. “Well done thy good and faithful servant.’ Your dad will be greeted derservingly, and rightly. Our prayers are with you at this time. “For by grace are we saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, not of works, lest any man should boast.” Did I get it right? I remember reciting that in his service more than a few times!
Carla your Dad was such a special person and your mom i will always remember him as my favorite pastor i enjoyed growing up with him and your family. You were a god scent to him for being there and taking care of him he will always be looking down on you. He is at peace now and i am sure that is what he would want for you and your family also …Take care love you all…
So sorry to hear about the death of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Lovelady family
John,Angie,Steve,Donnie: So sorry to hear about your Dad. You can be proud of his life’s work and now he will get his heavenly reward for staying strong and finishing the race we call life.I hope each of you are well and I remember the fun times we had together and the fun we had with your Dad playing basketball at the church. May God send you the strength to deal with your loss and the Holy Spirit to comfort you. Keith
I wish the Erwin family all the best during this trying time. May God continue to keep you all in his loving arms.