Obituaries

Steven Celey

Steven Mark Celey, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, Steven “Spoonman” Celey went home to be with the Lord. The unexpected death was a result of a fatal medical condition. Steve was born on June 28, 1958, in Oxnard, Calif., to Barry F. Celey and Gladys M. Celey. He graduated from high school in Long Beach, Miss. in 1976.

Steve made his way to Morgantown to reside in 1980 after attending Mississippi State University. He worked for Mon General Hospital for 20 years and, until Friday, for Statewide Services for close to 10 years. He had served in all chairs, including Exalted Ruler in 1987, with the Elks Lodge of Morgantown.

He is survived by his wife, Angela D. Celey, of Morgantown; his daughter, Annmarie Celey, of Morgantown; two grandchildren, Nicolina Celey-Sampson (6) and Drai’Melle Celey-Barbee (4 months); his mother, Gladys M. Celey, of Texas; his sister, Debbie Celey, of Texas; his brother, Joel Celey and wife Wendy Celey, of Louisiana; countless nieces and nephews, family and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Nikki Celey, of Morgantown; and his father, Barry F. Celey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Steve’s memory to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

The family will receive friends at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, and again from 10 a.m. on Saturday until the time of services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rose Saunders officiating. Steven will be laid to rest beside his daughter Nikki at the Zion Cemetery, Sunset Beach Road, Cheat Lake.

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