Harold E. “Buck” Vandevander, 79, of Circleville passed away Oct. 2, 2024, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins.
He was born Nov. 27, 1944, at Cherry Grove and was the son of Floda Bennett Vandevander of Circleville and the late Russell Vandevander.
Mr. Vandevander had worked at the rail mill at Bartow, cut locust split stakes, and retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways.
He attended Cherry Grove Baptist Church.
He loved big family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and his little dog, Dukie.
On Sept. 14, 1963, he married Linda Susan (Arbaugh) Vandevander, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Abby Cassell (Richie) of Arbovale, Joyce Shreve (Keith) of Keyser and Sylvia Hamilton (Justin) of Circleville; two sons, Harold E. Vandevander, Jr., and James Vandevander (Tammy), all of Circleville; two sisters, Charlotte Warner (Jim) and Ellen Hoover, all of Circleville; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Berlin Vandevander and Stelman Vandevander.
A funeral service was held Monday in the chapel of the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Mike Lambert officiating. Interment was at the Vandevander Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Linda Vandevander, 15 Woodside Lane, Circleville, WV 26804.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.
