Living Former Governors
As of January 2012, five former governors are alive, the oldest of whom is Arch A. Moore, Jr. (1969–1977; 1985-1989, born 1923). The most recent governor to die was Hulett C. Smith (1965-1969), who died on January 16, 2012. The most recently serving governor to die was Cecil H. Underwood (1957–1961, 1997–2001), who died on November 24, 2008.
| Name | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Arch A. Moore, Jr. | 1969–1977 1985–1989 |
(1923-04-16) April 16, 1923 (age 89) |
| Jay Rockefeller | 1977–1985 | (1937-06-18) June 18, 1937 (age 75) |
| Gaston Caperton | 1989–1997 | (1940-02-21) February 21, 1940 (age 72) |
| Bob Wise | 2001–2005 | (1948-01-06) January 6, 1948 (age 64) |
| Joe Manchin | 2005–2010 | (1947-08-24) August 24, 1947 (age 65) |
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