David Hertzog, 79, of Nicholson Loop, Morgantown, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at home with his loving family and friends by his side.
David was born in Morgantown on June 19, 1939, son of the Frederick and the Vernie “Hart” Hertzog.
David was a member of Burns Chapel Church. He will always be remembered for having a smile on his face and for his hard-working nature. He retired as a coal miner after 38 years. His was passionate about camping, mowing grass, going to the auctions and most of all enjoying his family.
He is survived by his two daughters, Lillie Nicholson and husband, Marvin, and Tracy Blaney and husband, Jamie; his daughter-in-law, Tammy Hertzog, (his third daughter); six grandchildren, Jonathon Nicholson and wife, Tiffany, Alicia Austin and husband, Brian, Jessica Jefferson and husband, Dickie, Jamie Blaney Jr. and wife, Stephanie, Heather Lawhun and husband, Jack, and Morgan Hertzog and companion, Mark; along with 10 great-grandchildren and stepgrandchildren which he loved dearly.
He is also survived by one brother, Donald Hertzog and wife, Jeannie; one sister, Juanita “Sis” Hertzog; a special brother-in-law, Ronnie Gray and wife, Jean, and three special sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie, of 60 years; son, David “Bruce” Hertzog; his father and mother, Fredrick and Vernie; along with three brothers and one sister.
David enjoyed his childhood friends, Ronnie Gilmore, Lonnie Woody, his loving companion, his dog, Tucker, and all of his cemetery friends.
The family will receive friends at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 4-8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Nicholson Chapel, Summers School Road, Morgantown, from 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, until the 11 a.m. funeral service with Pastor Donna Dalton officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, David requested all donations go to Nicholson Cemetery, 1326 Summers School Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.
Condolences: hastingsfuneralhome.com
