Obituary of Dana William Jarrett

untitled3 Dana William Jarrett Dana William Jarrett, age 60, of Mt. Nebo, WV, died peacefully October 8, 2013 at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. He was born January 21, 1953 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Cam and Bertha Sampson Jarrett. On May 5, 1990 he married Judy Hinkle who survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by his mother-in-law, Garnett Hinkle of Buckhannon, WV; three daughters, Alicia Foster and companion Chuck Dean of Orlando, WV, Deirdre Grogg and husband Benjamin of Grafton, WV and Deanne Carr and husband Brian of Buckhannon, WV; two sons, Trenton Gum and companion Lisa of Morgantown, WV and Seth Gum and wife Twyla of San Diego, CA; one granddaughter, Shyann Foster of Orlando; four grandsons, Dylan Foster of Orlando, Randall and Gunner Grogg both of Grafton and Wyatt Gum of San Diego; three sisters, Patricia Hissam and husband Darrell and Sandra Jarrett all of Buckhannon and Debbie Jarrett of Weston, WV; several nieces and nephews and best friend, Rick Day and wife Barb of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Gene Jarrett and father-in-law, Gerald Hinkle. Mr. Jarrett was a batch mixer at Corhart Refractories and a member of the United Steel Workers of America for 26 years. He was a lifelong member of the NRA and a member of Sand Run Baptist Church. He was an avid Harley Rider and outdoorsman and had a deep love for God, country and family. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He was also a great Civil War buff. Friends will be received from 11 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Sand Run Baptist Church at Excelsior, WV, where a funeral service will be held 1 PM with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. At Mr. Jarrett’s request he will be cremated and a private burial will be held at a later date. In honor of Dana contributions may be made to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, 1 Medical Dr., Morgantown, WV 26506. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Saturday, October 12, 2013 11 AM-1 PM Sand Run Baptist Church Funeral Service Saturday, October 12, 2013 1 PM Sand Run Baptist Church