William Carter Totten Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Carter (W.C.) Totten went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2017, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. He was born December 4, 1942 at Delbarton, WV. He was the son of the late Frank and Alada (Chaffin) Totten. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Janet (LeMaster) Totten, his parents, grandparents, and four brothers. James Pat Totten, Frank Totten, Jr., Elijah & Ezekiel Totten, and three sisters, Rosalee Simpkins, Lahoma Curry, and Sheila Slone. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Kay (Phillip Bailey) Beavers, a grand-daughter, Hailey Webber and a grandson, Matthew Beavers. He is also survived by three brothers: Charles Totten of Newport News, Virginia, Albert (Betty) Totten of Delbarton, and Clinton (Betty) Totten of Crum, and one sister: Tammy Chambers of Delbarton.He is leaving behind a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins which he loved dearly. W.C. loved his family, God, and community very much. He was a long time member of Connolly Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as song leader, Deacon, & Trustee. His church family played a very important role in his life. W.C. and his wife always had a special gift in the ministry of hospitality. They were always looking after those who needed a helping hand. Following in his father’s footsteps, he dedicated his life to public education. He worked for the Mingo County Board of Education for 42 years. He served our community as a band director, teacher, principal, and worked in Central Office. Much of his time was dedicated to serving as principal at Burch High School, Kermit High School, and he was the first principal at Tug Valley High School. He and his wife Janet were avid members of the National Beta Club, attending national convention yearly. As educators, they devoted much of their time and energy to the young people of our community. W.C. stayed busy, working tirelessly to improve the community he loved, Delbarton. His many contributions included Assistant Fire Chief for more than two decades, an active Kiwanis Club member for over fifty years, and he served twenty-one years as a part of the Delbarton Homecoming Committee. He also served as Recorder for the Town of Delbarton. W.C. was also very active with the Gideons. Visitation will be held at Connolly Memorial Baptist Church from 6-9 pm, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at the church beginning at 1:00 on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Pastor Danny Mitchell will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountain View Memorial Gardens at Maher, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com

William Carter Totten

December 4, 1942 - March 24, 2017

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