Harold E. "Buck" Vandevander, 79, of Circleville, WV passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins, WV.

He was born November 27, 1944 at Cherry Grove, WV and was the son of Floda Bennett Vandevander of Circleville and the late Russell Vandevander.

He had worked at the rail mill at Bartow, cut locust split stakes, and retired from the West Virginia Dept. of Highways.  He attended Cherry Grove Baptist Church.  Harold loved big family gatherings, spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and his little dog, Dukie.

On September 14, 1963 he married Linda Susan (Arbaugh) Vandevander, who survives.

Also surviving are  -

Three daughters –

Abby Cassell (Richie) of Arbovale, WV

Joyce Shreve (Keith) of Keyser, WV

Sylvia Hamilton (Justin) of Circleville

Two sons –

Harold E. Vandevander, Jr.  of Circleville

James Vandevander (Tammy) of Circleville

Two sisters –

Charlotte Warner (Jim) of Circleville

Ellen Hoover of Circleville

And several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Berlin Vandevander and Stelman Vandevander.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday, October 6 at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin, where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, October 7 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Mike Lambert officiating.

Interment will be at the Vandevander Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o Linda Vandevander, 15 Woodside Lane, Circleville, WV  26804.