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Gerald J. Congleton

Gerald J. Congleton, 76, of Newport passed away at 4:36 am on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. 

He was born on July 2, 1932, in Washington County, to Charles and Ada McGregor Congleton.  After graduating from Lawrence High School, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea.  Gerald had been employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Company as an installer and retired from AT&T.  He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a charter member of The Little Muskingum Volunteer Fire Department where he had served as Chief.

On October 25, 1952, Gerald married Doris Moose who survives with son Gary (Sue) Congleton of Newport and daughter Pam Singer of Marietta.  Also surviving are grandchildren Joy (Steve) Lutes of Washington, DC, Eric (Elishia) Congleton of Newport, Shannon (Curtis) Warner of Friendly, WV and great grandchildren Caroline Warner, Bryce and Kate Congleton.  His sister Esther Roher of Westerville, Ohio also survives.

In addition to his parents, a brother Earl Congleton and sister Jane Krabill preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, November 1st at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Eddy’s Ridge Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 pm on Friday until the hour of service.  On line condolences may be made at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.