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George Oughton

George Eric Oughton 81, of Weirton, WV, died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Trinity West in Steubenville, OH.

Born on August 15, 1936 in Follansbee, WV; a son of the late William and Kathryn (Karnath) Oughton.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, William and Thomas Oughton; three sisters, Regina Hudson, Patricia DiPino, and Barbara Valachovic; and a grandson, William Eric Thomas.

He graduated from Follansbee High School in 1955 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Later he worked and reitred from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation where he worked as a heater. He was a member of the Follansbee Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Follansbee High School 1954 championship football team.

George is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Mae (Kimmel) Oughton at home; four daughters, Bonnie Thomas of Weirton, WV., Gayle Marie (Michael) Martin of Ashland, OH., Lesley (Bob) Mullenbach of Canal Winchester, OH., and Joan (Joe) Bucy of Pickerington, OH; one brother, John “Jack” (Shirley) Oughton of Follansbee, WV; one sister, Gwen (Raji) Patel of Odenton, MD; eight grandchildren, Ian and Matthew Martin, Jacob, Parker, and Isaac Mullenbach, Mason Bates, and Bryanna and Zachary Bucy; one great-granddaughter, Aria Bucy and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 5th at 2 p.m. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home 669 Main St. Follansbee, WV, with William Cooper, minister officiating.

Inurnment will be held privatly.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to www.mullenbach fh.com.