Obituary of THOMAS T. REES

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 22, 1996 

Thomas Theodore Rees, formerly of Summersville, W.Va., died May 21, 1996, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rees was 96 years of age. 

Mr. Rees was a charter member of the Summersville Presbyterian Church and elected elder emeritus in 1972. Mr. Rees, past president of the Northern Coal Operators Association, was president and general manager of Tioga Coal Co. from 1940 until 1952. From 1953 until 1957, he was owner and president of Jerry Fork Coal Co. He was past president of the Strouds Creek and Muddlety Railroad. In 1951 he founded the Mid-State Coal Mining Institute to promote mine safety. 

Survivors include his wife, Reba Falwell Rees; a daughter, Carole R. Moyler, and son-in-law, J. Edward Moyler Jr. of Franklin; three grandchildren, James E. Moyler III of Richmond, Rees M. Johnston of Pawley's Island, S.C., and Amelia M. McCarthy of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and seven great-grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be conducted at Poplar Spring Cemetery Thursday at 11:30 a.m. by the Rev. James Lambeth. Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B5

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Thomas Theodore Rees of Summersville, W.Va., died 21 May 1996 at Southampton Memorial Hospital at the age of 96.  

A graveside service for Thomas Theodore Rees was held 23 May 1996 at Poplar Spring Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. James Lambeth. Wright Funeral Home handled arrangements.  

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THOMAS T. REES

Thomas Theodore Rees, formerly of Summersville, W.Va., died 21 May 1996 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rees was 96 years of age.  

Mr. Rees was a charter member of the Summersville Presbyterian Church and elected elder emeritus in 1972. Mr. Rees, past president of the Northern Coal Operators Association, was president and general manager of Tioga Coal Co. from 1940 until 1952. From 1953 until 1957, he was owner and president of Jerry Fork Coal Co. He was past president of the Strouds Creek and Muddlety Railroad. In 1951 he founded the Mid-State Coal Mining Institute to promote mine safety.  

Survivors include his wife, Reba Falwell Rees; a daughter, Carole R. Moyler, and son-in-law, J. Edward Moyler Jr. of Franklin; three grandchildren, James E. Moyler III of Richmond, Rees M. Johnston of Pawley's Island, S.C., and Amelia M. McCarthy of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and seven great-grandchildren.  

A graveside service was conducted at Poplar Spring Cemetery Thursday [23 May 1996] at 11:30 a.m. by the Rev. James Lambeth. Wright Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.  

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| Field | Value                                      |
| Name  | Thomas Theodore Rees                       |
| Age   | 96 years                                   |
| Birth | 1900 (estimated)                           |
| Death | 21 May 1996; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                 | Relationship  | Residence                       |
| Thomas Theodore Rees | Decedent      | Formerly of Summersville, W.Va. |
| Reba Falwell Rees    | Wife          | Not stated                      |
| Carole R. Moyler     | Daughter      | Franklin                        |
| J. Edward Moyler Jr. | Son-in-law    | Franklin                        |
| James E. Moyler III  | Grandson      | Richmond                        |
| Rees M. Johnston     | Grandson      | Pawley's Island, S.C.           |
| Amelia M. McCarthy   | Granddaughter | Pittsburgh, Pa.                 |
| James Lambeth        | Officiant     | Not stated                      |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 22 May 1996          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B5                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Charter member of Summersville Presbyterian Church.  
• Elected elder emeritus in 1972.  
• Past president of the Northern Coal Operators Association.  
• President and general manager of Tioga Coal Co. (1940–1952).  
• Owner and president of Jerry Fork Coal Co. (1953–1957).  
• Past president of Strouds Creek and Muddlety Railroad.  
• Founded Mid-State Coal Mining Institute in 1951 to promote mine safety.  
• Spouse’s birth name was Reba Falwell.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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