Search by Name

Search by Name

Charles Willard LaFon

Charles Willard LaFon obituary

FUNERAL HOME

Wallace Funeral Home - Barboursville

1159 Central Avenue

Barboursville, West Virginia

Charles LaFon Obituary


CHARLES WILLARD LaFON, or better known to friends and family as Bill, passed away October 27, 2025. Bill was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV on September 5, 1942. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam War. He loved his country, his family, and he was a hard worker.
Bill was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings. Bill earned a college degree in Business from Marshall University and opened LaFon's Window Cleaning Service in 1971. He retired from his business 13 years ago to take care of his wife Charlotte.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann Byrd LaFon, his father, Willard Mason LaFon, mother, Blanche Edna Feury, four sisters: Brenda Marie Willey (James Robert Willey), Linda Lee Eplion, Janet Gay Ballinger, Carolyn Grace Thompson.
He is survived by two sons, Shane Troy LaFon of Huntington, WV, Charles Todd LaFon of Ashland, Ky., grandson, Wesley Fitzpatrick, sister, Gloria Feury Banton of Florida, and brother, Robert (Bob) Mason LaFon of Huntington, WV.
Special thanks to Bill's care takers: Mike Welch, Trish Burns Slack, Keisha Thompson and Shane LaFon for all the help rendered.
Bill's visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, WV from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday, October 31, 2025, at Wallace Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Huntington.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Oct. 30, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles LaFon

Sponsored by Wallace Funeral Home - Barboursville.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Sherri Warden

October 31, 2025

So very saddened to hear of Mr LaFon's passing. May God shine his loving light on those left behind.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Charles LaFon's name

Memorial Events
for Charles LaFon

Oct

30

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wallace Funeral Home

Barboursville, WV

Oct

31

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Wallace Funeral Home

Barboursville, WV

Funeral services provided by:

Wallace Funeral Home - Barboursville

1159 Central Avenue P.O. Box 7, Barboursville, WV 25504

How to support Charles's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Charles LaFon's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more