Wilburn Workman
April 7, 1933 - January 19, 2019
Wilburn Workman 85 of Trinity Healthcare in Williamson passed away January 19, 2019 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. He was born April 7, 1933 at Bias, WV. He was raised on Elk Creek. Wilburn was preceded in death by his parents; Ira Lewis and Frances Ball Workman. He was also preceded in death by his sister; Lora Jewell and brothers; Douglas, Samuel, Luther, Bill and Thomas Workman, twin sons; Donnie and Ronnie Workman. He was married to the late Martha Jane Duty Workman for almost 20 years. Wibb was a retired coal miner from Island Creek Coal Co. where he worked as an electrician. He also did heating and cooling work for many years. He proudly served in the US Navy. He was a Christian. He is survived by his daughter; Yulanda and her husband Willard Gibson of Varney and grandchildren; Alicia and her husband Noah Chafin and Nathaniel and his wife Amanda Gibson all of Varney, great-grandchildren; Amelia and Jeremiah Gibson. He also leaves behind his sister; Mary Bess Tracy of Elk Creek. He was loved by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Chafin Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday January 23, 2019 at 1:00pm with Rev. Gary Starr officiating. Burial will follow in the Workman Family Cemetery at Elk Creek, WV. Visitation will be at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday evening from 6-9 with special services starting at 7:00pm with Rev. David Fergusson officiating. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com
Wilburn Workman 85 of Trinity Healthcare in Williamson passed away January 19, 2019 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. He was born April 7, 1933 at Bias, WV. He was raised on Elk Creek. Wilburn was preceded in death by his parents; Ira... View Obituary & Service Information