David Eugene “Freddie” VanScyoc, 72, departed this life on Jan. 1, 2023. He was born on March 22, 1950, to Edward and Ruth VanScyoc, of Fish Creek (Marshall County). He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine Henry VanScyoc; great-grandson, Waylon VanScyoc; brother, Riley VanScyoc; sister-in-law Carol VanScyoc; and brother-in-law, Jack Carrington.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Israel and Beverly VanScyoc, Cy VanScyoc and Brandi Bane; grandchildren Levi (Emily), Hammer (Alyssa) and Madeline VanScyoc and Tylor (Briana) Dittman; and three great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Carrington; brothers, Roger VanScyoc and Don (Judy) VanScyoc; sister-in-law, Sherry VanScyoc; in-laws, Pat and Patty Henry and Bob and Sherry Henry; several beloved nieces and nephews, including his “partner in crime” nephew, Shane VanScyoc and his wife Joy (great-nieces Johnna and Reagan); and friends, Marilyn Bragg and Tom Sanders. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Toni Hoge; her children and grandchildren, who have become like family to him: Amber, Thomas, Savannah, J.T., Zoey and Jett Baker; Lakynn, Brandon and Jayce Rodgers; and Cody, Michaella, Courtney, Jaiden, Camdyn, Aryana, Kharari, Brooklyn, Michael and Peggy Bonds.
He was employed by Consol Energy-McElroy Mine for 41 years. “Freddie” was a member of the mine rescue team and the UMWA. His light-hearted personality was instrumental in developing life long friendships. With an arsenal of jokes, David never met a stranger. He was a talented woodworker who gifted those he loved with his handiwork. He donated several beautiful pieces to community organizations for fundraising events. He didn’t do “special orders” and would typically make something once … it didn’t matter how much one begged.
David was a generous, loving soul who had a warm personality and a gift for making those around him laugh.
Friends and family will be received at Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, with the funeral service following visitation. Interment will follow at the Wadestown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following: Mason-Dixon Elementary School library 7041 Mason Dixon Highway Blacksville, WV 26521; Wadestown Fire Department 9743 Mason Dixon Hwy Wadestown, WV 26590; or Wadestown Busy Bees 4-H Club C/O Cathy Nestor 15 Frank Tennant Road Blacksville, WV 26590.
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