George Artennis Propst age 55 a resident of Rt. 3 Mansfield Community Philippi passed away Saturday April 25, 2009 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born August 18, 1953 in Philippi, WV a son of the late Howard Joseph Propst, and Glenna (George) Propst who survives. George was united in marriage December 22, 1973 to Ellen Mae (Farley) Propst who survives. Also surviving is; one daughter; Amy G. (Propst) and husband Frank Unger of Thornton One son; Joseph C. Propst of Morgantown One brother; Howard Benjamin (Ben) and wife Joan Propst of Philippi Several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by one brother Danny Propst. George worked as a Jailer and home confinement officer with the Barbour County Sheriff Department; he formerly worked as a coal miner for the C &W Coal Company, Kitt Energy Corporation and Badger Coal Company, and a shift foreman with Downard Longwall. George was also the owner and operator of Family Sport Center Inc. George was a member of the Bigelow Lodge #52 AF &AM; Royal Arch Masons Tygart Valley #39, the Mansfield United Methodist Church and Trustee, and the Mansfield United Methodist Men's Society. He was an avid WVU Mountaineer fan , George was the Co-founder of the first Blue & Gray Reunion Kid's Day Celebration. George's kindness, generosity and service to others will be missed throughout the community. He was also a graduate of Philip Barbour High School class of 1971. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi, WV on Monday April 27, from 12-8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday April 28, from 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. the service hour with Pastor Doug Hogan officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery with the Bigelow Lodge #52 conducting graveside rites. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in George's memory to the Rosenbaum Family House, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Medical Center Drive, PO Box 8228, Morgantown, WV 26506-8228. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com. Wright Funeral Home Services.