Charles Roy Damron Sr.

Oh! How this man loved his Lord and his Family! Charles Roy Damron, Sr. of St Albans, WV went to be with his Lord Friday, March 8, 2013 after a short illness with malignant Mesothelioma. He will be waiting on the banks of the Promised Land for his lovely wife of 66 years, Helen Damron, and their three precious children: Charles Damron, Jr. (Snub) of St Albans, Sandra Higginbotham of Dallas, TX, and David Damron of St Albans. Charles was born in Huntington on October 21, 1928. His parents were the late William David and Georgia Martin Damron from Wayne County. Being the next to the last born in a family of 16 children, he is survived by two brothers: Youngy Bennett Damron (Y.B.) of Kenova and Robert Earl Damron of Nashville, TN. He is also survived by son-in-law Stephen M. Higginbotham of Dallas, TX, daughters-in-law: Cheri Damron and Janie Damron of St Albans,sister-in-law Bessie June (Bockie) McCoy and brother-in-law Robert E McCoy of Weston. He was blessed with nine lovely grandchildren: Tammy Stephens, Mark Higginbotham, Katie Underwood, Amie Gressett, Charles Damron III (C.R.), April Rogers, Brian Higginbotham, Matthew Higginbotham, and Heather Damron along with a beautiful family of 54 great grandchildren, granddaughters/grandsons in-law, step grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was fortunate to have a host of life-long friends and business associates. Charles worshiped his Lord for 45 years and served his country during WW II. He gave to his community as an Electrical Contractor in the tri-state area and was owner and President of Damron Electric in Spring Hill from 1954-1982. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Chemical Bank in South Charleston. He gave bountifully to his family, his church and his community. From 1982 until six weeks ago he enjoyed deep-sea fishing in Marathon, FL. Today, Charley was met inside the Pearly Gatesby a choir of family members singing his favorite song "There's Shouting Time in Heaven." It's shouting time in Heaven A sinner once lost is found It's shouting time in Heaven Salvation has been brought down No wonder the angels rejoice to know My sins have been covered by the crimson flow And now I'm feeling fine I'm walking on the highway with my Lord My name's written down in the courts above It's shouting time in Heaven Oh yes, it's shouting time! Friends and family are welcome to visit at the Snodgrass Funeral home, 4122 MacCorkle Avenue South Charleston, WV25309, Monday, March 11 from 7:30-9:00 PM. The funeral will be held in the Chapel Tuesday, March 12 at 2:00 PM. There will be a graveside service immediately following at the Damron's Family Cemetery located inside Dock's Creek Cemetery, 2421 Docks Creek Road Kenova, West Virginia 25530.