Eugene D. Mccartney

Eugene D. McCartney, 83, of Grafton, formerly of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday May 1, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 20, 1934, in Gilmer County, a son of the late Loyd and Georgia Stump McCartney.

Eugene retired as a paver operator from General Paving after many years of dedicated service. In his younger years he enjoyed raccoon hunting. He also enjoyed making rugs, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially all of the kids.

He is survived by two sons Robert McCartney and wife Bethany of Grafton, Loyd McCartney of Morgantown; daughter Joyce Mapel and husband Randy of Grafton; grandchildren Joshua Mapel and wife Kara, Samuel Mapel and wife Tracy, Noah McCartney, Brady Wildroudt, Karigan Wildroudt, Lydia Wildroudt; great grandchildren Lillian, Jayce, Spencer, Colton, and James. Eugene is also survived by a brother Foster McCartney of Morgantown; and sisters Carolyn Matthew of Arthurdale, and Linda McFadden of Gans, PA.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Goldie McCartney in 2013; brother Frank McCartney; and sisters Emily Petrich, Emmajean McCartney, Edith Saylor, Mary Daugherty, and Ruth Schiffbauer.

Friends will be received at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Thursday May 3, 2018 from 6-8pm and on Friday from 2-4pm & 6-8pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 12pm until the time of funeral services at 1pm with Pastor Cam Bucklew and Rev. Peggy Petrich officiating. Burial will follow at Halleck Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at WV Caring, to whom Eugene affectionately referred to as his girls.