Alan Ross Dutchess

Alan Ross Dutchess, 40 of Marlinton, WV formerly of Nutter Fort passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 He was born December 2, 1972 at United Hospital Center, son of Dennis Allen and Nancy Gail Ross Dutchess. Alan attended R.W. High School, graduated from W.I. High School and received his degree in Philosophy and Creative Writing from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Alan worked as a chef at C.J Maggie's during college and several years after. He enjoyed being a chef and worked at the Country Club in Spartansburg, SC and Blacksburg, VA. He then returned to WV and was a chef at the Elk River Touring Center after which he had his own catering business and taught music. He then went to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory where he was for five years. Alan was a talented musician, he played and taught all types of music and multiple instruments and especially enjoyed bluegrass music. He also loved hiking, nature trails, biking riding and just being outdoors. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Gail Denise Dutchess, Galax, VA; his former wife, Michelle Sattler, Marlinton, WV; aunts and uncles, Roger and Paulette Ross, Bridgeport, Cheryl Liberati, Clarksburg, Jim and Gloria Dutchess, Bridgeport, Kenny and Libby Dutchess, Kenna, WV, Anita Johnston, Gassaway and Wendy Dutchess, Stonewood; a close cousin Casey Greene and numerous additional cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Reynolds Dutchess and Merle and Gloria Dutchess; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Mary Elizabeth Wyer Ross. Visitation Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 12:00 noon -3:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home; Memorial Service, Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Davis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Samuel Cale officiating. Condolences may be sent to DavisFuneralHomeWV.com. Alan taught at a longstanding traditional music camp every summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for a scholarship in his name to Allegheny Echoes, Rt. 2 Box 128M, Marlinton, WV, 24954. Arrangements in care of Davis Funeral Home.