David Monroe Heston, 58, of Fairmont, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, Aug. 27, 2020, in Fairmont. He was born Jan. 28, 1962, in Fairmont, a son of Thomas E. and Ruth Frame Heston. He is survived by his loving partner of 24 years, Phyllis Vincent.
David was employed with Mylan Pharmaceuticals in Morgantown, where he worked in the weighing and mixture departments for over 10 years. He had previously been an owner and operator of Heston Repair Center in Pleasant Valley, where he worked for over 15 years with his father. Prior to self-employment, he worked with M.A. Heston for over 20 years where he worked construction. David was a 1980 graduate of East Fairmont High School. He was a member of the A.F. & A.M. Fairmont Lodge #9, and the Osiris Shrine Club. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Fairmont # 2373, and the Fairmont Moose Lodge No.9.
David had an appreciation of antiques. He enjoyed meticulously restoring antique motorcycles and cars down to the last detail. He was an excellent carpenter, having restored his home from top to bottom. David was a loving and jovial person who loved to be around his friends and family. He enjoyed life to the fullest.
In addition to his parents and life partner, he is survived by his brother, Thomas Eugene and his wife Susie Heston, of Pleasant Valley; his sister, Roxanne and her husband Donald Loughery, of Bunner Ridge; his nieces and nephews, Duaine and his wife Jane Heston, of Idamay (Marion County), Brandon Loughery, of Massachusetts, and Brittney and her husband Nathan Tatterson, of Fairmont; as well as his companion, Phyllis’s daughter, Kimberly Vincent, of Strongsville, Ohio; and six great-nieces and -nephews.
David was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick Alan Heston, and his special cousin, Mark A. Heston.
The family has entrusted care and arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV. We appreciate in the unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic that attending a visitation may not be in your best interest. Please be with us in prayer. Should you be able to celebrate his life, friends will be received at the funeral home from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, as well as from 10 a.m. Monday, August 31 until 11 a.m. The funeral will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, with the Rev. Stanley Merrifield officiating. The interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Fairmont.
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