Charles Schola

Charles “Sam” Schola, age 74, a resident of Philippi, passed away Sunday July 27, 2025 at his residence. Sam was born June 18, 1951 in Grafton, WV a son of Charles Ray “Digger” and Harriet Virginia (Young) Schola. Sam was united in marriage to Janice Lynn (Martin) Schola. Sam was a graduate of Philip Barbour Class of 1969. He worked for Barbour Coal Company as a mechanic, later he purchased Philippi Discount Tire and operated until his retirement in 2022. Sam loved working on cars, building hot rods, and drag racing at Eldora Racetrack. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and attending cars shows. Sam often liked to travel to Myrtle Beach and Aruba. He was a member of the Philippi Fire Department he was active for 25 years and currently was serving as Vice President. Surviving is son Jedd Schola and wife Misty; grandchildren Grant and Madison Schola, and Hailee Poling; brother-in-law Tony Martin. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Digger and Harriet Schola; and wife Jan Schola. A celebration of life service may be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mikey Hart Memorial Scholarship PO Box 436 Belington, WV 26250.