David Lee Stell

November 27, 1965 - October 19, 2016

David Lee Stell, age 50 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday evening, October 19, 2016 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown after a short but strong battle with cancer. He was born November 27, 1965 at Elkins, the son of the Susie Lambert Bohon of Elkins and the late Paul J. Stell. On April 11, 1987 in Elkins, he was married to Robin E. Owens Stell who survives. Also surviving are his children, Zachary David Stell and Karissa Michelle Stell of Elkins. One brother, Ricky Stell and wife Aggie of Waynesboro, PA, two sisters, Rebecca Smith and husband Thomas and Tracy Simmons and husband Charles of Elkins, his favorite uncle Lee Lambert and wife Barbara of Wymer and his faithful dog Chloe. Also preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Delmar and Opal Lambert, one uncle, Delmar Lambert, Jr. and one aunt, Sandra Morrison. David was a graduate of Elkins High School with the Class of 1985 and was employed as a Corporal Officer at Huttonsville Correctional Center. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed going to car shows. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday with Pastor Terry A. Burgess officiating and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 South High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501 in memory of David. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for David Lee Stell. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.