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Johnathan Wayne “J.W.” Harrah, 37, of Hilldale entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home following a long illness.
Born December 22, 1988, in Ronceverte he was the son of John Henry Harrah of Hilldale and the late Sheila Richmond Harrah. J.W. was a handyman and worked odd jobs in the community with his father.
Besides his mother he was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Harrah.
Besides his father those left to cherish his memory include two sisters, Jeannie Harrah Erskine and Crystal Settle; two brothers, Jimmy Harrah and Jay Settle; special friends, Jonathan Crook, Sammy Feamster and Robin Bowling and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
At Johnathan’s request there will be no services and cremation services have been entrusted to the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors.
130 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951

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