Floyd E Vandegrift

November 23, 1949 - August 10, 2018

Floyd Earl Vandegrift,68, of Fairmont passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at United Hospital Center following his second brave battle with cancer. He was born in Fairmont on November 23, 1949 a son of the late Dorsey E. Vandegrift and Lillian Alma (Brodie) Vandegrift. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Miriam (Christian) Vandegrift. Floyd served his country during the Vietnam War with the United States Marines. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 476. In addition, he worked in the family business with his father, building houses. Floyd was a member of the Masonic Lodge. His hobbies included fishing and golf. He most enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife Miriam, he is survived by his sons and their wives, Daniel (Sara) Vandegrift of Evans, Jason (Sarah) Vandegrift of Grove City, PA; his daughter and her husband, Jennifer (Brad) Reed of Morgantown; his grandchildren, Jordan Vandegrift, Keith Vandegrift, Jacob Davis, Adrianna Vandegrift and Zoey Reed. Also surviving are his brothers and their spouses, Lewis (Karen) Vandegrift of Shinnston and Dorsey “Buck” (Connie) Vandegrift of Texas; one sister Linda Johnson and her husband Don and several nieces and nephews. Floyd’s family would like to extend a special thanks to United Hospital Center, Dr. Michael Angotti, Dr. Hansen and the Hospital staff on 6 South and CCU. Friends and family may call at the Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St. Fairmont on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, from 4pm to 8pm. Following the visitation, in keeping with the wishes of the deceased, cremation services will be provided. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery.