David Lee Blethen Sr., 73, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at home. David was born on June 22, 1948 in Logan, WV, to Paul David and Josephine Price Blethen.
David Blethen was a Raleigh County retired MTA Bus Driver.
David coached the Oak Hill Little League softball team for over 30 years. It brought him great joy being able to coaching his own daughter in softball. David was the first softball coach to bring a state banner back in 1992.
In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his brother Benny Blethen.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Lou Hamilton Blethen; four sons, David Nathannel Blethen, Roger Hamilton, William Blethen and David Blethen Jr.; three daughters, Karen (Larry) Kincaid, Sharon Brown and Elizabeth (June) Blethen; four brothers Walt Blethen, Paul Blethen, Kenny Blethen and Mike Blethen; sister Mary Snyder; 11 grandchildren, Courtney, Roger, Wes, Austin, Kalem, Haley, Mary Hanna, Brittany, Jordan, Thomas and Carleigh and three great-grandchildren.
In keeping with David’s wishes, he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
High Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.