Obituary of David Hertzog

David Hertzog 79, of Nicholson Loop Morgantown, passed away Thursday, October 25th at his home with his loving family and friends by his side.

David was born in Morgantown on June 19, 1939. The son of the Frederick and the Vernie "Hart" Hertzog.

David was a member of Burns Chapel Church. He will always be remembered for having a smile on his face and for his hard-working nature. He retired as a coal miner after 38 years. His was passionate about camping, mowing grass, going to the auctions, and most of all enjoying his family.

He is survived by his two daughters; Lillie Nicholson and husband, Marvin, and Tracy Blaney and husband, Jamie, his daughter-in-law, Tammy Hertzog, (his third daughter); six grandchildren, Jonathon Nicholson and wife, Tiffany, Alicia Austin, and husband, Brian, Jessica Jefferson and husband, Dickie, Jamie Blaney, Jr., and wife, Stephanie, Heather Lawhun, and husband, Jack, Morgan Hertzog and companion, Mark; along with ten great grandchildren and step grandchildren which he loved dearly.

He is also survived by one brother, Donald Hertzog, and wife, Jeannie, one sister, Juanita "Sis" Hertzog; a special brother-in-law, Ronnie Gray and wife, Jean, and three special sister-in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie, of 60 years; son, David "Bruce" Hertzog; his father and mother, Fredrick and Vernie; along with three brothers and one sister.

David enjoyed his childhood friends, Ronnie Gilmore, Lonnie Woody, his loving companion, his dog, Tucker, and all of his cemetery friends.

The family will receive friends at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, on Friday, October 26th from 4-8 p.m., and again at Nicholson Chapel, Summer School Road, Morgantown, on Saturday, October 27th from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Donna Dalton officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, David requested all donations go to Nicholson Cemetery, 1326 Summer School Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Send condolences to www.hastingsfuneralhome.com