Obituary of Barrett Dafoe Ely

Barrett Dafoe Ely, known by his family and friends as "Bud, age 75, died Friday, December 2, 2016. The son of the late Franklin and Amy Nash Ely, he was born January 9, 1941 in Morgantown, WV and was raised in Rowlesburg, WV. Bud graduated from Rowlesburg High School in 1959. He was a talented football and baseball letterman. After graduation Bud was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry and was trained in jungle warfare. He was a faithful Mountaineer fan and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bud was a great neighbor and friend in the Lenox Community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and a special nephew, Charles "Butch" Ely. Family and friends will be received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta from 11:00 a.m. Monday December 5, 2016 until the 1:00 p.m. time of service with Pastor Cindy Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Redrock Cemetery, Rowlesburg, WV. Military honors will be accorded by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 977, Preston County VFW post, and WVANG Military Funeral Honors, Camp Dawson. Condolences to www.arthurwrightfuneralhom.com