Greenbried County WV Archives Obituaries.....Forren, John Elmer
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John Elmer FORREN, 71, a well known citizen of White Sulphur Springs, 
died at his home there early Tuesday morning, May 25 1948, after an 
extended illness.  He was affectionately known and called "Chief 
FORREN" by his fellow townsmen after his long service as chief of 
police of White Sulphur Springs.  Recently he had been anb inactive 
constable for the district.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie NEAL 
FORREN; three daughters, Mrs. R. P. WINALL, Longacre, Mrs. H. C. 
TURNER of Pocatello, Idaho, Mrs. James BARBERY of White Sulphur 
Springs; three sons, Harry D. and Forrest M. FORREN of Dayton, Ohio, 
and John E. FORREN, Jr. of White Sulphur Springs; two step-daughters, 
Miss Stella EARY of White Sulphur Springs, Mrs. Louise DICKSON of 
Mobile, Ala.; five sisters, Mrs. Betty STEVENS of Allen, Kansas, Mrs. 
Frank FLACK of Neosha Rapids, Kansas, Mrs. Amanda HARRAH of Victor, 
Dr. M. B. FORD of Lewisburg, Mrs. Fanny KIDWELL of Silver Springs, 
Md.; three brothers, J. D. FORREN of Allen, Kansas, J. M. and Frank 
FORREN of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren and one great-grandaughter.  
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Shanklin 
Funeral Chapel at White Sulphur Springs, with Rev. Alvin C. YOUNG 
officiating.