Obituary

Michael Douglas Moffitt, age 31, passed away April 29, 2023. A lifelong resident of Charleston, he was born on November 22, 1991.

Michael graduated from George Washington High School, where he was in the drumline. He was in boy scouts, and enjoyed acting with the Children’s Theater in Charleston during his early years. Michael graduated from West Virginia University with a B.S. in economics.

Michael was an NCCO certified crane operator, and a member of the Operating Engineers Local 132.
He worked with his family at C&L Construction Company, Inc.

Michael enjoyed playing golf, boating, snowboarding, trips to Lewisburg, Snowshoe, Michigan, and the beach, with his friends. He was an open water and nitrox certified scuba diver. Michael was fortunate to have dived off the coast of Grand Cayman Island, and Turks and Caicos. He especially enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephew.

Michael is survived by his parents, Doug and Rhonda Moffitt; brother, Brian Moffitt, wife Paige; maternal grandfather, Ben Burford; aunts, Joni Burford, Jill Savage, husband Glenn; nieces, Taylor, Teagan, and Tinsley Moffitt; nephew, Grant Moffitt; cousins, Alex and Christopher Mazelon, all of Charleston, WV; cousin, Anthony Mazelon of Washington, DC; and girlfriend, Catherine Lambert Ameli of Charleston, WV.

Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Connie Moffitt, and maternal grandmother, Harriet Burford, all of Charleston, WV.

A reception celebrating the life of Michael will be held on July 15th, 2023, at Edgewood Country Club, from 12:00 noon until
2:00 p.m. Please bring pictures and stories of Michael to share with friends and family.

We were given the gift of Michael Douglas for 31 years, and for that, we are grateful.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Celebration of Life

Date & Time: July 15, 2023 (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Venue: Edgewood Country Club
Location: 1600 Edgewood Dr Charleston, WV - (Get Directions)

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Veronica says:

August 14, 2023

Dear Rhonda

I just caught up with your loss

Loss is a part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier—
to you as you navigate these uncharted waters.
Wish you strength and peace in the days ahead

Veronica and Cyril Tellis
15 Shannon Pl

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Tom Heywood says:

July 19, 2023

Doug, Rhonda and family,

Melody, I and our entire family are so very sorry to learn of Michael’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss and grief. If there is anything that we can do for you in this difficult time, please do not hesitate to call.

Much love,
Tom, Melody, Michael, Stephen and Lindsay Heywood

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Rhonda D Drake says:

July 15, 2023

Doug and Rhonda I am so very sorry to hear of your loss!!
Thinking of when we talked about our children at Edgewood Country Club!!
Please know that I am thinking of you and. your family

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Pat Strickland says:

July 11, 2023

Doug, Rhonda, and family, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss and send our deepest condolences. John Strickland, Joe Hill, and employees of Maynard C. Smith Construction Company, Inc.

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Sydney Siegrist says:

July 10, 2023

May you have numerous moments of peace remembering his wonderful sweet smile and disposition! He was such a sweet boy we were privileged to know. Our hearts ache for you all. Lots of hugs and kisses, Cam, Sydney, Paul, Kathleen, and Harrison

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