Billy Herold "Bill" McCutcheon, 91, of Millwood, West Virginia, born

on August 4, 1933, in Marfrance, West Virginia, passed away on

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Jackson General Hospital following a

sudden illness.

Known for his unwavering kindness, positive spirit,

and deep Godly wisdom, Bill’s life was a testament to his steadfast

faith and dedication to the Word of God. A devoted Christian, he spent

his life studying the Holy Bible and served as a great influence of

encouragement and strength to his family, friends, and acquaintances.

Bill was a member of Ripley Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Bill was the son of the late Jennings Perry “J. P.” McCutcheon and

Esta Mae (O'Dell) McCutcheon of Millwood, West Virginia. Throughout

his life, he fulfilled many roles: a son, a brother, a faithful and

loving husband of 62 years, a father, a grandfather, an uncle, a

dedicated giver, a teacher, a deacon, a soul-winner, a disciple, a

true craftsman, a skilled hunter and fisherman, and a cherished friend

to many. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the

aircraft carriers USS Hornet and USS Essex, contributing to the

peacetime security of his beloved country on many deployments across

the world with honor and skill. Bill retired after a distinguished

career spanning over 32 years with Kaiser Aluminum in Millwood, West

Virginia. Subsequently, he successfully became a Realtor with Gorrell

Realty in Ravenswood, West Virginia.

Later in life, Bill suffered from a rare and progressive muscle

disease that eventually left him weakened and bound to a wheelchair.

While the disease did indeed take his muscles, it could not take the

man – Bill remained ingeniously self-sufficient and faced each

challenge with remarkable strength and determination. His gentle

demeanor and genuine love and care for others made him truly beloved

by those he lived to touch and influence.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Lula Belle "Cindy" McCutcheon, his

daughter Kelly Shambley (Jay) of Apex, North Carolina, and his son,

Jennings Perry (Rhonda) of Evans, West Virginia; his grandchildren,

Seth Shambley (Bianca), Darby Warneke (Lee), Erica Roach (Jake), and

Olivia McCutcheon; and his great-grandchildren, Kensington, Lochlan,

Bridger, and Navy Warneke, and Justice “Jay” and Scout Shambley. He is

also survived by his sister, Carol Simms of Cleveland, Ohio, and his

brother, Jack McCutcheon (Kara) of Millwood, West Virginia. Bill was

preceded in death by his sister, Ethelene Watson.

A very special thank you is extended to Molly McCutcheon Miller for her

amazing and tireless loving care so graciously extended to Bill and

the family. Molly was a rock and a source of great comfort to her

Uncle Bill.

Family, friends, and all who were touched by Bill’s life are invited

to pay their respects on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Ripley

Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ripley, West Virginia. Visitation will be

received from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the funeral service will start at 12:00 pm at the Church. Interment will follow in the Jackson Memorial Gardens in Millwood, West Virginia.

Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, is serving the family.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com