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- Charleston Daily Mail
Charleston, WV
Friday, December 18, 2009
WALTER FREDERICK PROWSE
Walter Frederick Prowse, 91, of Cottageville died Dec. 16, 2009, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
Born Aug. 12, 1918, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Arch and Carrie Martin Prowse. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Walker.
Walter attended Morris Harvey College and obtained his master's degree from Ohio State University. Walter was passionate about playing his guitar and also enjoyed golf. After retirement, he volunteered his service to the Cottageville Public Service District, served as chairman of the Public Service Board for many years, and was a member of Greenhills Country Club. He was a member of Kith 'n' Hills Theater Group. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He retired as a procurement officer from the U.S. Navy at the Pentagon.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rhodes Prowse of Cottageville; and son, Edward Prowse of Oregon.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood. Burial will be private.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at roush94@yahoo.com, or on our Web site: www.joeroushfuneralhome.com.
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