Lewis Wetzel "Buddy" Vannatter

Lewis Wetzel “Buddy” Vannatter, Jr, 75, of Beckley, WV passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 at his residence.

Born January 25, 1940 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Lewis Wetzel and Angela D’Angelo Vannatter.

Lewis was a retired State Mine Inspector.

He had served in the United States Air Force.

His wife, Ann Elizabeth "Butch" Drysdale Vannatter preceded him in death just six days prior on October 3, 2015.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Angela Clemons and husband Paul of Lewisburg; three sons, Lewis John Vannatter of Virginia, Charles Vannatter of Beckley and James Vannatter and wife Stephanie of Sophia; and a sister, Josephine Lafferty of Oak Hill.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kristen Vannatter, Jennifer Sayre, Rachel Clemons, Chandler Clemons, Zaine Vannatter, Jacyln Vannatter, Austin Vannatter, Dalton Allen, Allison Williams, Aleigha Asbury and Raegan Richardson; and two great grandchildren, Raylee Wright and Alexander Sayre.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope with John Pitzer officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

John Helvey, Greg Davis, William Simon, Chandler Clemons, Paul Clemons and Fred Williams will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com .

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, WV.