Donald W. Mole

December 6, 1924 - September 28, 2018

Mr. Donald W. Mole, age 93 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. He was born December 6, 1924 in Elkins a son of the late Bernie and Lessie Kerns Mole. On March 20, 1946 he was married to Dorothy Ice Mole who preceded him in death. Surviving is one son, Donald R. Mole and wife Kim of Elkins, two daughters, Elizabeth Kimble of Elkins and Beverly Wingate of Texas. Three grandchildren, Donald Nelson Mole, Wesley Adam Mole and wife Amy and Susan Chewning; one great grandson, Easton Scott Mole and two step great grand-children, Aidan Wright and Kaelah Wright; special cousins’s Danny and Sue Morlen and a special friend, Donna Harris also survive. Also preceding him in death was one son Joe Mole. Don was a graduate of Elkins High School and a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. He was a carpenter and well known woodworker in the Elkins area for many years prior to his retirement. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 3rd from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Beverly Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the United States Navy, Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1002 Crim Ave., Belington, WV 26250 in memory of Mr. Mole. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Donald W. Mole. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.