Austin Vanpelt

March 20, 1999 - November 3, 2017

Austin Wayne Vanpelt, age 18 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday evening, November 3, 2017 at his home. He was born March 20, 1999 in Elkins a son of Crystal Gail Vanpelt and Donald Eugene Vance, Jr, both of Elkins. Also surviving are two brothers, Aron Vanpelt and Jacob Vanpelt both of Elkins; his maternal grandmother, Brenda Lee Vanpelt, grandfather, Dale Lee Sharp, uncles, Kenneth Vance, Jerry Hartley and Will Mahoney all of Elkins, aunts, Robin Vance, Melloney Vance and Elise Kegley all of Elkins. Also preceding him in death were grandfathers, Donald Eugene Vance, Sr. and Charles Wilson Vanpelt and grandmother, Patricia Anne Robey Vance. Austin was a graduate of Elkins High School with the Class of 2017. Austin loved Superman and Batman and was able to attend a Hope Rally at Elkins High School last week, riding to the event in the Batmobile provided by John “Batman” Buckland. Austin loved motorcycles, school busses and he particularly loved watching television. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Rick Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Austin Wayne Vanpelt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.