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Captain Edward "John" Thaubald III, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in the hometown he loved, Elkins.
He was born March 16, 1932, at Elkins, a son of the late Edward John Thaubald II and Pearl Kuh Thaubald. He was formerly married to the late Muriel Lee Thaubald.
In November 2005, he was married to Dorothy Ann Mero, who preceded him in death April 10, 2016.
He is survived by two sons, Edward John IV (Nancy) of Locust Grove, Georgia, and William Lee (Stephannie) of Duluth, Georgia; a daughter, Jamie Rush (Tim) of Fayetteville, Georgia; and two grandchildren, Avery and Owen.
He was a 30-year career as a U.S. Navy pilot with numerous commendations and flew two tours in the Vietnam War. He was always ready to tell a story or five. He shared his love of competition in playing cards and games, bridge, cribbage, hearts, backgammon, tennis, racquetball and golf.
He enjoyed being a late in life grandpa. He was a West Virginia boy at heart, he loved fishing, flying and snowbirding in Myrtle Beach with lifelong friends. He will be missed dearly.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at the Maplewood Cemetery. Pastor Julie Davis will officiate. Full military honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the United States Navy, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Masks and social distancing is recommended for those attending the service.
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to www.taps.org/support to support military families, TAPS, 3033 Wilson Blvd, Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Captain Edward John Thaubald III.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.