He stewarded the court through a challenging time and worked tirelessly to restore public trust in our judiciary. His time as Chief justice earned him the distinction of being [Tim Armstead] was the first West Virginian to ever ascend to the top of both the legislature and judiciary. A truly amazing accomplishment. Tim joined his Lord in heaven on August 26, 2025, and he is survived by his beloved wife Anna, his daughter Katie, and his two cherished grandchildren. (02:03–02:16)
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