George William Runyon

Obituary of George Runyon George William "Toby" Runyon, 74, died peacefully at The Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages, FL on Saturday, 16 January 2016 after a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Toby was born 17 December 1941 in Monaville, Logan County, West Virginia. He enjoyed life to the fullest and especially The Villages where he was an avid golfer. He was active in various military groups and an active member of North Lake Presbyterian Church. He attended Marshal University and The University of Maryland where he earned his Masters Degree in International Studies. He served honorably in the U.S. Army for 25 years earning the rank of LTC. He served 2 tours in Viet Nam and 2 assignments in Heidelberg, Germany then returning to Washington, DC where his last assignment for 5 years was on staff at The National War College, Fort McNair, Washington, DC. After his retirement he worked for Titan & L3 in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD in the field of military robotics for the battlefield. He was united in marriage to Martha Janet "Jan" Edwards on 8 October 1972 in Chester, South Carolina, who was the love of his life for 43 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Floyd and Elizabeth Wooten Runyon of Monaville, West Virginia and 2 brothers James S. Runyon of The Villages, FL and Donald R. Runyon of Lewisburg, West Virginia. Toby is survived by a brother, Ivan Lee (Rissie) Runyon of Logan, WV and sister-in-laws Pamela Runyon of The Villages, Shirley Runyon of Lewisburg, WV and Mary E. Farrell (Richard) of Charlotte, NC. Nieces Victoria and Heather Runyon of Logan, WV, Jennifer Runyon and Amy Runyon Meadows of Lewisburg, WV, Alex F. Wadsworth of Raleigh, NC; and nephews Vincent Runyon of Naples, FL, Brent Runyon of San Jose, CA, Dwayne Runyon of Logan, WV and Andrew Farrell of New York, NY. There will be a Celebration of Life service at North Lake Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, 9 February 2016 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics of Logan County West Virginia, P.O. Box 1348, Logan, West Virginia 25601. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL

George William Runyon

January 16, 2016