John Allen Kile, age 78 of Upper Tract, WV passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009 at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin. Mr. Kile was born in Upper Tract on May 25, 1931, the son of the late Ervin Grant (Feb. 14, 1988) and Mary Cynthia Smith Kile (March 17, 1989). “Allen” married Zola Florence Alt on January 3, 1955, who survives in Upper Tract. He was the former Owner and Operator of Kile's Grocery in Upper Tract, a member of Christ Central Church, a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School, a member of the VFW, Franklin Moose #769, South Branch Ruritan Club, and Upper Tract Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Kile was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Kile is survived by: 3 Daughters, Denise Hevener and Husband Dennis, Upper Tract, WV, Charlene Tennant and Husband Mark, Upper Tract, Zondra Reedy and Husband Jeff, Moorefield, WV; A sister, Nancy Jane Howery, Ashland, VA; 5 Grandchildren, Devon Boyles and Husband Harold, Josh Harper, Caitlyn Reedy, Kyle Reedy, Danielle Hevener and Fiance Thomas Stevens; and 1 Great-Granddaughter, Zoe Boyles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Elva Burgess.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Rev. Edgar Null, Pastor Robert Tennant and Pastor Sam Harper will conduct funeral services on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract, with military graveside services provided by the Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Pendleton Manor, or the Upper Tract Rescue Squad.
Allen was a great father-in-law. His love for his daughters was unmeasurable. I am going to miss the times we would spend hunting and discussing current events. Allen was always open and honest with his opinions and advise. I will miss his counsel. He loved his community!
thinking of you
to the johnkile family 2009-10-07 06:05:37
Ms Zola, Denise and family: I am so sorry about your loss.
Having been thru the loss of my husband, I can only tell you that your wonderful girls and family will help you thru the tough times.
God is great and He will help you. As He has helped us all. My prayers and thought are with you thur the coming days and months. Denise, I see you more than the other. If I can be of any help please just let me know. I am here for you . again I am so very sorry
Donnalie HOpe 2009-10-07 06:06:45
Seems my name was omitted from the above message. sorry donnalie hope
Kile Family
Belinda Mowery Miller 2009-10-07 12:03:13
Our condolences to the kile family. We will miss Allen very much. Upper Tract will not be the same without him around. I will always remember his loving smile and laugh! I will miss seeing him doing what he liked to do and that was his yard work and taking care of his plants. He was very special to me and my family.
Keep your faith in the lord and he will see you thru.
ZOLA AND FAMILY
BETTY ALT 2009-10-08 04:23:25
I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN THRU SOME TOUGH TIMES. GLAD YOU HAVE THE GIRLS CLOSE BY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Zola and Family
Stephanie (Cook) Hull 2009-10-08 07:23:52
May the Lord Bless you and your family, he will help all of you to get through this. Allen will be missed, and like someone said before, Upper Tract will not be the same. He was a loving man that everyone knew, and would do anything for his family and friends. One other thing that I will always remember , is standing in my moms front yard and there was never a day or so that I wouldnt see Allen and Buck driving by and waving. We all will miss him.. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Zola and Family
Wendell and Darlene Nelson 2009-10-08 07:50:07
Wendell and I did not know that Allen had passed away until 10:00 PM Wednesday night. This is the reason that we did not make it to the funeral home. We extend our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Thinking of you
Laura Wilson 2009-10-08 10:31:39
WE will keep your family in our prayers. He was a member of Christ Central along with my mom - Elma Joyce Smith. She thought alot of Mr. Kile. We send our prayers
Denise and Family
Brenda (Kesner) McLaughlin 2009-10-08 11:17:52
Sorry to hear about your Father. I pray for you all to have peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. I have been thinking about the times as kids when I would stay the night at your house. We always had a good time and your Dad was nice to be around.
Love you all!
Brenda, David and Erin McLaughlin
Dennis, Denise & Family
Judy Rexrode 2009-10-08 13:05:17
Denise, I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Your Friends,
Jim & Judy Rexrode
Laura Burgoyne Bilek 2009-10-16 12:47:59
I will always remeber Coming to the store as a child and will always remember Allen's kindness
of the late Ervin Grant (Feb. 14, 1988) and Mary Cynthia Smith Kile (March 17, 1989). “Allen” married Zola Florence Alt on January 3, 1955, who survives in Upper Tract. He was the former Owner and Operator of Kile's Grocery in Upper Tract, a member of Christ Central Church, a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School, a member of the VFW, Franklin Moose #769, South Branch Ruritan Club, and Upper Tract Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Kile was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.