Obituary of Darwin Ray Loughry

Darwin Ray "Butch" Loughry, 69, Albright, WV, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Mon Health Center in Morgantown, WV. The son of the late Robert Clayton "Porky" and Della Mae Thomas Loughry, he was born September 9, 1952, in Terra Ata, WV. Butch worked for his brother, Moose, at Chase Trucking Co. and Hillside Trucking for several years. He enjoyed sports, Nascar, the Steelers, Mountaineers, and Pirates, and spending time visiting at Little Sandy's Truck Stop. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, and he enjoyed his little buddy, Chance. He is survived by three daughters: Karen Hershman and her husband, Tim, of Terra Alta, Kelly Loughry and companion, Nathaniel Grimm, of Albright, WV, and Kerri Ann Loughry of Morgantown; a son and his wife, Danny and Brandy Loughry, of Hazelton, WV; a sister, Sheila "Sis" Loughry, of Reedsville, WV; five brothers and their wives: Roger "Dano" and Tammy of Thornton, Eddie "Moose" and Connie of Terra Alta, Ronnie "Monk" and Lisa of Bruceton Mills, WV, Jimmy "Jimbo" and Lois of Kingwood, WV, and Randy "Stacks" and Missy of Terra Alta; 5 grandchildren: Dylan, Tory Beth, Destinee, Lexie, and Wyatt; a great grandson, Caden; a bonus daughter, Samantha; bonus grandchildren: Carson, Paizley, and Grady; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Yvonne Kelly Loughry; a brother, Robert Clayton "Bones" Loughry, Jr.; and his sister, Barbara Jean Kenchiova. Due to the increased prevalence of the COVID virus, a public funeral and burial will be held at the Centenary Cemetery in Bruceton Mills, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 12:00 noon until the 1:00 p.m. service, with Pastor David Turner officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. The Carl R. Spear Funeral Home of Brandonville-Bruceton Mills, WV, is in charge of funeral arrangements for the family. Condolences: spearfuneralhome.net