Obituary of Dalton David Bucklew

Dalton David Bucklew, 90, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Sundale Nursing Home of Morgantown surrounded by family. Dalton was born in Independence, WV, the son of the late Ohley Bucklew and Anna Elizabeth (Holmes) Bucklew. Dalton graduated from Newburg High School. He managed the family farm in Gladesville until he went into Army, serving in World War II. He was a Platoon Sergeant who trained recruits for active duty. After the war, he worked as a Rural Mail Carrier in Preston County and later retired from Daugherty Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator. When Dalton retired from mining, he enjoyed his hobby business, D&D Sharpening until 2011. Most of all, he was a devoted and loving husband and stepfather who was loved for his loyalty to family and friends. His honesty and high morals will be remembered by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Yvonne Bucklew of Morgantown; step children, Deborah Ann Price and her husband Daniel of Morgantown, Susan Renee Rexroad and her husband Robert of Morgantown; four grandchildren, Amee Yvonne Blake and her husband Jeremy, Justin David Price, Corey James Rexroad, and Kristen Renee Rexroad; and one brother, George “Bud” Clark Bucklew and wife Jeanne. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. Friends and family will be received at the Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown on Thursday, July 2nd from 4-8 PM and again on Friday, July 3rd from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Timothy Allen officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Tranquility at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. Full military funeral rites will be provided by the Westover VFW #9916. Dalton’s family would like to thank the staffs at Sundale Nursing Home and Morgantown Hospice for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sundale Nursing Home, c/o Donna Tennant, 800 JD Anderson Dr., Morgantown, WV 26505. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com