Donald Eugene Vernati Elkview, West Virginia Obituary

Donald Eugene Vernati

<p>Donald Eugene Vernati </p><p><br></p><p>Donald Eugene Vernati (Spanky), 66, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at home.</p><p><br></p><p>Donald was a loving father, and friend. He was a member of Legg Fork Community Church and visited other area churches as well. He loved people and never knew a stranger. He was a talented self-taught musician/vocalist and loved playing Bluegrass music. He also enjoyed camping and fishing. </p><p>He started his carrier working on Heavy Equipment at Mountaineer Euclid in Nitro, WV, then driving Truck for B &amp; J Welding and Contracting of Elkview, WV, and retired from Maxim Crane Works of Nitro, WV where he had been a Crane Operator for many years. He had been a member of the Local IUOE 132 since 1993. He loved to tell stories about jobs he had worked on and the many friends he had made through the years and how much he missed it all. Donald was loved by all that knew him, and he will be missed.</p><p><br></p><p>He is preceded in death by his son; Richard (Ricky) Vernati, his wife; Saundra Joy Vernati, parents; Floyd and Phyllis Vernati, and brother; Larry Vernati.</p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his daughter; Linda Wolfe (Ron) of Cross Lanes, WV, brothers; Floyd Vernati (Kathy) of Poca, WV and Gary Vernati (Rose) of Oak Hill, WV, Sister-in-Law; Donna (Susie) Vernati of Charleston, WV, Stepsons; Troy Martin (Sara) of Sissonville, WV and Lee Martin of North Charleston, WV </p><p><br></p><p>A service will be at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Hafer Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Naylor, and Pastor Gene Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at the Fernatt/Vernati Family Cemetery on Pinch Ridge. </p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Hafer Funeral Home in Elkview.</p><p><br></p><p>Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, WV 25071. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 20, 1956 - October 1, 202205/20/195610/01/2022
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Tony
February 25, 2023
I just heard about Spanky, Linda im so sorry to hear about your Dad, i seen him at save alots close to the time they said he passed away. We had a good conversation as always, your dad liked to talk. I have chills remembering the conversation we had, . But God is so fait... Continue Reading
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October 5, 2022
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