Leonard Paul Wetherholt

LEONARD PAUL WETHERHOLT, 79, of Huntington passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on April 7, 1933 in Milton, a son of the late William and Mary Dial Wetherholt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. He is survived by daughters, Karen (Tony) Bowens of Matewan and Colleen Blankenship of Kenova; special stepson, Freddie O'Quinn; grandchildren, Christina Hatfield, Michael Bowens, and Benji Layne; great-grandchildren, Lexie Hatfield, Zayne Hatfield, and Ian Michael Bowens; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Wetherholt was retired from Special Metals in Huntington and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Ron Burnsworth officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 at the mortuary. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com

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