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Robert Daft Obituary
Morgantown, WV
Robert Neil Daft, Sr., 65 of Morgantown, WV , went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Monongalia General Hospital.
He was born February 14, 1947 in Philippi, WV to the late Audra Elizabeth Daft and James Junior Daft. Robert was an auto mechanic for his lifetime, working for various auto repair shops in Morgantown, WV and Loudin County, Va. He was a Vietnam veteran serving from 1965 to 1969 in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Dix, NJ.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann (Hackney) Daft. They were married for 41 years on July 2, 2012. They were best friends and soul mates. Also surviving are daughter, Jacqueline Marie Forrester and fiancé, Russell Kunkel of Morgantown; his God given daughter, Devona Ann Coffey and husband, Joshua of Waynesboro, VA and two sons , Robert Neil Daft, Jr. and wife, Julie of Conway and Jonathan Ray Daft of Myrtle Beach. His ten grandchildren who were the light of his life, Alexxys Clutter, Jessyka Lydon, Landyn Kunkel of Morgantown, WV, James David Daft of Conway and Katie, Allison, Mackenzie and Zachary Coburn and Dylan and Josie Coffey of Waynesboro, Va. Also surviving are his siblings, Shirley Crouse, Judith Franklin, Billie Daft and Jerry Daft all of Morgantown and RoseMary Daft of Box Elder ,SD; numerous nieces and nephews. His wife's brother, John Hackney, Jr. is his brother in the eyes of God. He loved his family more than anything.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Coffey of Waynesboro, Va., and his siblings Sheila Yeager, Thelma Crites, Ivan Daft, James Daft, Thomas Daft, David Daft and two infants.
Friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8pm and again on Thursday from 11am until the time of services at 12 noon with his son, Jonathan Ray Daft officiating. Cremation will follow.
Online condolences: fredjenkinsfuneralhome.com
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for Robert Daft
Carmella Meadows
September 26, 2012
Your in my thoughts and prayers
Julie Daft
September 25, 2012
You were a great father in law. I loved you and your craziness. You have left behind love,lessons and life skills. You can see it in your children. You and Shirley were a awesome example of true love. I know that you are still here as you live on through Bob and Jon Jacqui and most of all Shirley. I can see you in your grand kids. I'm so glad they had a chance to know and love you. I'm so proud to have been a part of your family. You have always loved me. Rest in peace dad dad. No more pain no more sickness. Now your waiting on a woman. Love you. Julie
Tammy, Sarah and Dale Coffey
September 25, 2012
So sorry for your loss.Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg Coburn
September 25, 2012
So sorry for the loss of Robert.
Debbie & Jeff McClung
September 25, 2012
To Jacqui, Alexxys, Jessyka, Landyn, and the rest of the Daft family,
Deepest sympathies during your time of loss. May your favorite memories comfort you.
Pammy and Stimie
Pamela Daft-Feagle
September 25, 2012
I miss you already Uncle Robert and so does Stimie..I will never forget our talks in your garage,you have given me advice and encouragement when I needed it the most...see you in Heaven!
Tim & Nancy Shelton
September 25, 2012
So sorry for your loss~our thoughts and prayers go out to Robert and his family and all that loved him~
September 25, 2012
Bob, Julie and Jay-So very sorry to hear about Mr. Daft.You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you. James, Connie and Brent Johnson
Renee Hardwick
September 25, 2012
Bob, Julie and Jay,
Sorry to hear about your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Renee
Elvin Long Lynn Lambert
September 25, 2012
Bob, Julie and family--We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad--our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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