John Cornwell Ailes Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of John Cornwell Ailes Jr. of Nitro, West Virginia, born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, who departed this world on February 1, 2025 at the age of 80. John Cornwell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Cornwell Ailes Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John C. Ailes and Elizabeth Ann Yokes Ailes; and his granddaughter Elizabeth Ann O'Leary. He is survived by: his wife Rebecca Stone Ailes; his daughters, Brigitte O'Leary, Cassidi Wentz and Amber Gunnoe (David); his sister Sallie See (Charles); his grandchildren, Nathaniel O'Leary (Alycia), Kayla Gunnoe, McKenzie Murphy, Benjamin O'Leary (Brooke), Austin Hayslip, Jordan Murphy, Layken Gunnoe, Brooklyn James and Liliana James; and his great grandchildren, Felix O'Leary and Romari Murphy-Durgan.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Keller Funeral Home (1236 Myers Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Funeral Keller Funeral Home (1236 Myers Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064).
In lieu of flowers, nothing would have made John happier than having donations made to the "Elizabeth O'Leary Scholarship Fund".
