Charles Robert Whiting, of the Dement Road area of Triadlephia WV, son of Harry and Marguerite Whiting, deceased, died on February 9, 2012, at 86 years of age.

He and his Wife, Jean H. Whiting were married for 55 years and are both survived by a son, Charles Robert, II, and his wife, Lori, of Wheeling, WV, a daughter, Lisa E. Marple and her husband, Randy, of Shadyside, Ohio, 4 grandchildren and a great grandchild, a sister-in-law, Joann McKee Hollandsworth, and nieces, nephews, and their many progeny.

Prior to embarking on his education, he served his country during WWII as a Pilot in the Naval Air Corps from 1943 to 1945. He received his B.A. and M.A. from West Virginia University in 1948 and 1952 and then went on to achieve his Doctorate from Columbia University in 1958. On the way to his Doctorate, he attended the University of Glasgow, Scotland, on a Rotary International Scholarship.

Bob was the Academic Dean at West Liberty State College (now West Liberty University) from 1962 until the mid-1980's and retired from there in 1987. Prior to his arrival at West Liberty, he taught at Walton High School in Roane County, WV, 1951-53; West Virginia Institute of Technology, 1955-1957; College of Guam, 1958-60, and Pennsylvania State University, 1960-61.

He was very active in educational advancement and development in the area and served on the Ohio County Board of Education for many years in the 1960's and 1970's, having also served a term as President of the Board.

Among his many accomplishments are included, serving as the Director, National Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America; serving with and/or a member of the National Education Association; West Virginia Education Association; Association of Higher Education; American Association of University Professors; American Personnel and Guidance Association; American College Personnel Association; Masons; Shriners, and Wheeling Elks Lodge No. 28. During his academic career he also authored a number of articles in professional journals.

Bob was a standout athlete in his High School and early adult years, excelling at basketball and track; at one point playing semi-pro basketball and being a member of a team that played against the Harlem Globetrotters. He was also an avid golfer, fly fisherman, and loved to travel the world with his wife, Jean.

In honoring the wishes of Bob and his wife Jean, who passed away, together in their home, on February 9, 2012, there will be no funeral service. Instead, there will be held a Celebration of Bob's and Jean's Life for family and friends at Wheeling Elks Lodge No. 28 on the corner of 47th and Jacob Street, Wheeling, at which time, the family asks that you please bring your favorite memories and photos to share and to record. The Celebration will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th. The Family hopes that all who had the pleasure of knowing Bob and Jean understand and honor their wishes.

Personal condolences may be expressed at www.Kepnerfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Crittenton Services, Inc., at www.florencecrittenton.net or to your choice of the following Volunteer Fire Departments: Valley Grove, Clearview, Triadelphia, Mozart, Stone Church, West Liberty and West Alexander or one close to your home.

Personal condolences may be expressed at www.Kepnerfuneral.com.

Arrangements are by the Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Road, Wheeling (304-232-2732).