Danny Joe Pelfrey, 75, of Ceredo, WV. met his savior Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 25, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member with Pastor Dave Akers officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born August 8, 1949 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Thomas Carson and Kathleen Archer Pelfrey. First and foremost, Danny loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also a loving dog dad to Max. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Danny was a Deacon and Shepherd and served on numerous committees at the church. He was instrumental in forming the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Ceredo-Kenova High School. Danny was a member and Past President of the Tri-State Airport Authority Board and a member of the Lawrence County Airport Board. He was a member of The Big Green Club and big supporter of the Marshall women’s basketball program. Danny was employed with Marathon Petroleum and was a member of the Fire and Rescue Unit. The American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard will administer graveside military rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Lou Cremeans Pelfrey; two sisters Nancy Pelfrey and Billie Rose Pelfrey and a brother Thomas Earl Pelfrey. Survivors include his wife Shea Davis Ashworth Pelfrey; daughter and son-in-law Tara Spears (Sam); son and daughter-in-law Brad Pelfrey (Rebecca); sister Katherine Pelfrey Johnson; 2 brothers Jim Pelfrey (Faye); George Pelfrey (Nora); grandchildren Bethany Lubrano (Nick); Baylee Wood (Tyler); Dylan Spears (Kara); Aubrey and Quinn Pelfrey; great-grandchild Scarlett Wood; sons Chris Ashworth (Melissa) and Richard Ashworth (Chrysan) and grandchildren Chloe, Nathan, Michael and Patrick. Visitation will be 12:00-2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Your family owned hometown funeral home serving the Ceredo-Kenova area since 1922.
Danny Joe, you were always a good friend and a great person. I hope you rest in blessed peace.
One of the finest first class person that helped me become the man I am today. He was my little league football coach then was on the sidelines my senior year of high school. Always giving me confidence to go do my best. I would see him about every week somewhere these days . I sure hate I could not be there having other commitments. He would understand that. Danny touched alot of hearts . Thought about him all week. Thank you old coach and friend. You did it right in life.
To our dear brother-in-law Danny,
You lived an extraordinary life and graced us as your family. We will cherish your sweet smile and kindness.
One of John Pelfrey’s favorite cousins, along with all the others. Danny came to visit John when John first found out he was diagnosed with cancer. 21 months later John was gone. Danny’s parents and family were awsome, very special people. Prayers for your family, God bless you.
Danny Joe Pelfrey Family,
Please accept our condolences for this difficult time for all of you. May God bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Deepest prayers for healing for all of you.
RIP Danny Joe. You meant a lot to all of us on the football teams at CKHS! WONDERS NEVER CEASE!
My sincerest condolences to number 25 for the CK wonders, football & basketball.
I truly hate to hear this. I got to know Danny through the bank. He was always welcoming and kind. He truly cared about his community. He will be missed. Love and prayers to his family and friends.