James “Jim” Richard Lenhart, 80, of Kingwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.
Jim was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Washington, Pa., a son of the late Paul Norman and Mary E. (Dillow) Lenhart.
He was a 1956 graduate of Kingwood High School, a private business owner and a member of the Albright Baptist Church. One of his biggest enjoyments was being with and spoiling his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, RoseAnn (Bernatowicz) Lenhart; two sons and spouses, James Todd and Mary Lenhart, Scott Allen and Charlotte Lenhart, all of Albright; two brothers and spouses, Robert Ray and Marcella Lenhart, of Bethel Park, Pa., Vaughn Lynn and Nancy Lenhart, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; one sister and spouse, Carol Jean and Patrick DeBerry, of Morgantown; three grandchildren, Ryan Scott Lenhart and fiancée, Emily Ann Spainhour, Ashley Anne Lenhart and Jenna Nicole Lenhart, all of Albright; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and spouse, Norman Paul and Ida Faye Lenhart, Gary Lenhart.
At Jim’s request, there will be a private service with family on Saturday, Oct. 26, with Pastor Joe Lamm officiating. Jim’s wishes to be cremated following the service will be under the direction of the Rotruck-Lobb Crematory in Kingwood.
For anyone wishing to honor Jim’s memory, you can make donations to James Isaac House, 312 East Main St., Kingwood, WV 26537, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Condolences: rotuck-lobb.com
