Romey R. "Harvey" Greathouse

Romey R. "Harvey" Greathouse obituary, Moundsville, WV

Romey R. "Harvey" Greathouse

Romey Greathouse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - New Martinsville on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Romey R. "Harvey" Greathouse, age 75, of New Martinsville, WV, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born August 3, 1950, in Wetzel Co. WV, a son of the late Kernel E. and Ethel P. Greathouse.
Romey retired from the Laborers' Union Local #1149. He then worked on lawn tractors and mowers for his friends and self. He loved fishing and boating with family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Delmar D "Cudge", Ralph "Bud" and John Greathouse; and two sisters, Bonnie Thomas and Daisy "Sis" Riggs.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Cathy Colvin Greathouse; and three stepchildren, he raised as his own. James V. (Jodi) Littleton of Wheeling, WV, Anthony L. (Allena) Littleton of New Martinsville, WV, and Michelle L. Littleton (Christopher) Tenney of Weston, WV; 8 grandchildren, Shaun, Tristan Littleton, Ryan, Derek Gillespie, CJ Luzader, Austin, Alyssa and Dani Littleton; 4 great grandsons that he adored also, Avery, Abel, Remi Gillespie and Alan L. Littleton. His closest nieces, Lynn Post, Codi Post, Ivy Haynes and Vicky Goddard.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 11am until time of service at 1:00 pm at the Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory 751 Third Street New Martinsville, WV, with Pastor Bill Stokes officiating.
Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery Wileyville, WV.

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Mary Wetzel

November 5, 2025

Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and your family . Remember you talking about him when we´re working together . As we all did .It is a difficult time but your family will be there for you. I am sure you have many good times to remember.

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