Big Creek High School Alumni
War, West Virginia (WV)
Recent Members
| Donna Hagerman | 2002 |
| Elizabeth Jarrett | 1935 |
| Ernest F Payne Ernest F Payne | 1965 |
| Jennifer A Allen Jennifer A Allen | 1990 |
| Jonathan Farmer | 2005 |
| Kevin Kennedy Kevin Kennedy | 2005 |
| Mark Taylor | 1975 |
| Phil Carr | 1961 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Art Wright
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from 1966 to 1986, Aircraft Control and Radar (AC&W) field.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from 1966 to 1986, Aircraft Control and Radar (AC&W) field.
Bobby Lee Sharp
Class of 1954
Army, 20+ Years
Reported for Active Duty in 1959 and retired in 1979. Various command and staff positions throughout career.
Class of 1954
Army, 20+ Years
Reported for Active Duty in 1959 and retired in 1979. Various command and staff positions throughout career.
Clarence "Corky" Miller
Class of 1953
Air Force, 6 Years
Graduated Pilot Training Class 56S, Oct 12th, 1956. Served in Iceland, 1958-59, with 57th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron.
Subsequently, assigned the Pentagon, 1959-1961, Headquarters Air Force Computer Center. Transferred to Active Reserves, Warner-Robins, Ga, April 15,1961
Class of 1953
Air Force, 6 Years
Graduated Pilot Training Class 56S, Oct 12th, 1956. Served in Iceland, 1958-59, with 57th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron.
Subsequently, assigned the Pentagon, 1959-1961, Headquarters Air Force Computer Center. Transferred to Active Reserves, Warner-Robins, Ga, April 15,1961
Don JEWELL
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
duty stations Pentagon,viet-nam,alaska,northern california, andrews AFB,Bowling AFB
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
duty stations Pentagon,viet-nam,alaska,northern california, andrews AFB,Bowling AFB
Donald B. Waldron
Class of 1950
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Entered Naval Flight Training Aug. 1954, Received Marine Aviator wings and commissioned 2nd. Lt . Feb.1956, discharged in Aug. 1958 after 4 years active duty. Remained in the Reserves for 3 years. Discharged as a Major.
Class of 1950
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Entered Naval Flight Training Aug. 1954, Received Marine Aviator wings and commissioned 2nd. Lt . Feb.1956, discharged in Aug. 1958 after 4 years active duty. Remained in the Reserves for 3 years. Discharged as a Major.
Earl Blair ( Baker )
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
joined 1974 Viet Nam viet stayed in until 2002 when had heart attack
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
joined 1974 Viet Nam viet stayed in until 2002 when had heart attack
Gene Honaker
Class of 1954
National Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted in Sept 1954 and retired as Chief of Staff, DC Army National Guare, 1991.
Class of 1954
National Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted in Sept 1954 and retired as Chief of Staff, DC Army National Guare, 1991.
Larry B. Davidson
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Plt. Sgt. 12B, Combat Eng., NCOIC Recruiting/Retention.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Plt. Sgt. 12B, Combat Eng., NCOIC Recruiting/Retention.
Quintin Thompson
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Communications & Electronics
Served Europe, Southwest Asia ( Gulf War), Western and Southern US
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Communications & Electronics
Served Europe, Southwest Asia ( Gulf War), Western and Southern US
Richard M. Howell
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Personnel Specialist Second Class from 1986 to 2006. Served in SIMA NORVA UNIT; NMCB 21 UNIT and COMPHIB GRP TWO
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Personnel Specialist Second Class from 1986 to 2006. Served in SIMA NORVA UNIT; NMCB 21 UNIT and COMPHIB GRP TWO
Roger Kibbey
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry - two tours in Vietnam-two tours in Germany - one in Korea and one in Hawaii.
Army Drill Sgt. three tours at Ft. Knox Ky.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry - two tours in Vietnam-two tours in Germany - one in Korea and one in Hawaii.
Army Drill Sgt. three tours at Ft. Knox Ky.
Ronald L. Holloway
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Worked with Sergeant Missile system, Lance Missile system, Operations Specialists, and 1st Sgt of a maintenance company.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Worked with Sergeant Missile system, Lance Missile system, Operations Specialists, and 1st Sgt of a maintenance company.
Ronnie A. Golden
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Worked with the Sergeant Missiile system, Lance Missile system and the MLRS system.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Worked with the Sergeant Missiile system, Lance Missile system and the MLRS system.
Tammy Prater
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Stationed in Germany for 2 years. Main occupation was administration and personnel.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Stationed in Germany for 2 years. Main occupation was administration and personnel.
Thomas I Beavers
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Began as aircraft and helicopter mechanic and aircrewman. Numerous tours abroad and aboard ships. Retired as MGySgt Maintenance Chief in 1989.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Began as aircraft and helicopter mechanic and aircrewman. Numerous tours abroad and aboard ships. Retired as MGySgt Maintenance Chief in 1989.
Tom Gullett
Class of 1961
Air Force, 8 Years
Strategic Air Command (SAC)
Texas, Kansas, Montana, Michigan, Washington, Guam, Thailand
Class of 1961
Air Force, 8 Years
Strategic Air Command (SAC)
Texas, Kansas, Montana, Michigan, Washington, Guam, Thailand
William D. Johnson
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Enlisted as Private, retired as Captain. Vietnam 1968-1969.
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Enlisted as Private, retired as Captain. Vietnam 1968-1969.
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School News
Pictorial History Book of BCHS, start to finish.
War Kiwanis Club, sponsor of the book, written by Tazewell County Historical Society. Book cost $25. Add $4 extra if yo...
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Our Big Creek High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Big Creek High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in War are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!