Daniel Dayton Hamrick

February 22, 1956 - January 18, 2021

Daniel Dayton Hamrick, age 64 of Elkins, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at home. Death was sudden and unexpected. He was born February 22, 1956 in Elkins, a son of the late Dennis D. and Pauline E. Simmons Hamrick. On August 13, 1988 he married Kathy M. Schoonover, who survives. Also surviving is daughter, Heidi Bray and husband C.J., father-in-law Ronald David “Buster” Schoonover, uncle Henry “Pete” Simmons, uncle Raymond Hamrick, and aunt Hazel Hamrick Roy, all of Elkins. Also surviving are several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins, including double first cousins who acted as siblings, Richard “Dick” Hamrick of Elkins and Cheryl “Sherri” Hamrick Fridley of Philippi. He was a 1974 graduate of Elkins High School and a graduate of the National Hardwood Lumber Association in Memphis, TN. As a young man, he traveled the state as a Lumber Inspector for NHLA. Throughout his career he worked as a lumber grader for Mongold Lumber Co., Coastal Lumber Co., Northwest Hardwoods, and was currently employed at Frank E. Wilson Lumber Company. Danny was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for all things nature. He enjoyed many years of deer camp at the Sinks of Gandy and Pondlick. Danny also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and Sunday driving. He was a member of the Hart Chapel Community Church. He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, and friend. A private graveside service will be held at Elkins Memorial Gardens on the Country Club Road. Family friend Judy Schoonover Richie will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Meals on Wheels of Randolph County, 450 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Danny. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Daniel Dayton Hamrick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.