Nathaniel Pingley

April 11, 1987 - September 6, 2021

Nathaniel Craig Pingley, age 34 years, a resident of Elkins, departed this life surrounded by family Monday, September 6, 2021 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born April 11, 1987 in Elkins, a son of Ronald Lee Pingley and Jane Nelson Pingley who survive in Beverly. Also surviving are two brothers, Todd Pingley and Dorothy of Cecil, PA and Jonathan Pingley of East Dailey and one sister, Megan Workman and William of Elkins; nephews and nieces, Ryder Pingley and Sadie and Aaron Workman, and a special friend LeeAnn Brown and Nathaniel’s cat A.B. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Harvey and Reva Pingley and Waitman “Bill” and Itis Nelson. Nathaniel attended the schools of Randolph County and was a graduate of Elkins High School Class of 2005. He was a member of the EHS Soccer Team, EHS Band and the Key Club. Nathaniel was involved in 4-H where he received the Charting and All-star Pins. He was also a counselor for the Randolph County 4-H Camps where he taught shooting sports as well as other activities. He was a member of the Randolph County 4-H Pin Wearers and of Boy Scout Troop 66. Nathaniel was a graduate of Glenville State College in 2010 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a Minor in History. Nathaniel was a member of the Norton Community Church; loved working with children; was a former employee of the Huttonsville Correctional Center and K-Mart of Elkins and was currently employed as a Youth Treatment Assistant at the Elkins Mountain School. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Leon Brown and Pastor Paul Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens on the Country Club Road. Masks and social distancing will be required for those attending the services. Memorial contributions may be made to Randolph County 4-H, 32 Randolph Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Nathaniel. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Nathaniel Craig Pingley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.