Estyl Curtis Shreve, 100, of Franklin, West Virginia died Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.

He was born October 11, 1921 at Smoke Hole, Pendleton County, and was the son of the late Alston V. and Emily S. (Alt) Shreve.

He attended the Palestine School, which was located near the old log church in the Smoke Hole.  Later, a new school was built closer to his home, where he finished grade school.  Estyl graduated from Franklin High School in 1942.

On December 22, 1945, he married Gertie Catherine Kimble Shreve, who preceded him in death on June 29, 1990.  A son, Clark Wayne Shreve, preceded him on January 15, 2021.  Two brothers, Dr. Loy W. Shreve and Dona H. Shreve, also predeceased him.

Estyl served as Sheriff of Pendleton County from 1960 - 1964 and 1969 – 1973.  He taught school, drove a school bus, worked for the U.S. Forest Service, farmed and raised poultry for 15 years.  He worked as an investigator for the WV Beer Commission.  He owned and operated Shreve Tax Service for 40 years. Estyl was one of the founding organizers of the Treasure Mountain Festival, serving as president for many years, as well as grand marshall.  He also served as president of the Smoke Hole Reunion, the Alt-Kimble Reunion, the Franklin Lions Club and was branch president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His vehicle could be easily recognized by license plate number 267, which had been specially designated for him by the governor when Estyl served as a silver-haired legislator. He had a lifelong love for playing music, and over the years played with several groups. He could play many instruments beautifully, including the guitar and mandolin, but was most well known for playing the fiddle.  He also co-authored and distributed three "Smoke Hole" books.

Estyl is survived by –

A daughter –

Linda May of Franklin

A granddaughter –

Amber Hedrick (Donnie) of Franklin

A grandson –

Ryan Clark Shreve of Morgantown

A brother –

Cletus Shreve of Smoke Hole

A sister –

Bonnie Simmons (Garry L.) of Franklin

Two great-granddaughters –

Emilee Hedrick and Katelyn Hedrick

A number of nieces and nephews

And his special friend and companion of 30 years –

Ruth Anna Lee Mitchell of Franklin

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Saturday, October 8 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Franklin where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday with Elders Garry L. Simmons and David L. Hartman presiding.

Interment will be at the Shreve Cemetery at Smoke Hole.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Franklin Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 966, Franklin, WV  26807 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.