Harry Lester Armentrout

January 1, 1946 - March 8, 2017

Harry Lester Armentrout, age 71 years, a resident of Beverly, departed this life Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home. He was in his usual health and death was unexpected. He was born January 1, 1946 at Elkins, a son of the late Harry W. and Hazel Rennix Armentrout. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Markle Armentrout. Also surviving are two daughters, Ellen Prehoda of Beverly and Katie Mallow and husband Greg of Beverly; five grandsons, Tyler Prehoda and wife Andrea, Eli Prehoda, Alex Schoonover, Ethan Mallow and Bryer Mallow; and step grandsons, Mac and Zachary Mallow. Two great grandsons, Axel and Xavier Prehoda, one sister, Barbara Rahn and husband Fred of Virginia, one brother, Bill Armentrout and wife Sandy of Pinch, WV, a sister-in-law, Mary Berner of Davis, WV and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Harry was a graduate of Elkins High School and attended Potomac State University. He was retired from the United States Geological Survey, Armentrout Logging and Armentrout Excavating. Harry and Libby were owners of Double AA Roundup for twenty five years and he was a member of the Operating Engineers. He was also a member of BPOE Lodge No. 1135 of Elkins, Elkins Lodge No. 108 A.F. & A.M. and the Knights Templar. Harry’s request for cremation was honored and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Harry Lester Armentrout. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.