Harold Hamrick

April 7, 1924 - July 6, 2021

Harold W. Hamrick, age 97 years, a former resident of Valley Head, WV passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV. He was born April 7, 1924 at Monterville, WV a son of the late Robert Lincoln Hamrick and the late Gertrude Mae Louk Hamrick. On December 29, 1942 he married Audrey Irene Lantz who preceded him in death on December 2, 1996. Surviving are two sons, Gary W. Hamrick of Haines City, Florida and David Lee Hamrick and wife Linda (Channell) of Elkins; one daughter, Rebecca Irene Kenney and husband Wilson of Elkins. Five granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth, Rachel Rebecca, Anna Maria, Lisa Kay Steiding, Lori Lee Daniels and husband Stephen; three grandsons, David Lee Hamrick, II and wife Mendy, Daniel Eric Hamrick and wife Peggy, Douglas Paul Hamrick and wife Robin and eleven great grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and in addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister, Jewell Gray (Hamrick) Herrin and one brother, Charles R. Hamrick and a great granddaughter, Cheyenne Brook Hamrick. Harold was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a retired coal miner and an avid hunter. He enjoyed going to church and helping people. Friends may call from 10:00 am until 11:00 am Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ann Fretwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Swecker Cemetery at Brady Gate where full military honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the United States Navy, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Harold W. Hamrick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.