Grace Sharpenberg established this fund in 2006 in memory of her son Paul and her husband Warren. Warren was a graduate of the WVU School of Mines and was well respected in the mining industry of our state. He was married to Grace for 58 years. Paul, a business graduate of Concord University, was married to Alveda Farley. Following the death of Grace’s second son, Thomas E., his name was added to the endowment. A Viet Nam veteran he served in the United States Navy where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He then attended WVU earning a finance degree. The fund provides income for the Session, the governing body of Beckley Presbyterian Church, to use in support of youth programs.