Nelson L. Stover

He was born on April 8, 1942 in Cameron, WV, a son of the late Maxine Stover Byser.

He attended high school in Cameron, WV.

He first worked as a derrick hand in the Ohio oil fields. He was a member of IUOE Local #132. He was employed by Carl E. Smith Pipeline, Welded Construction, L.P., and other pipeline contractors as a heavy-equipment operator and foreman for nearly 50 years.

On December 17, 1965, he married Sharon R. Parson and they were happily married for nearly 61 years.

He was proud of and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his ATV, hunting, old Westerns and rodeos on TV, and trips to the Amish country. He was a good cook, and enjoyed hosting holiday dinners for his family. He was a hard worker and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a kid at heart and enjoyed life.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jeff Stover (Sheila) of Rogersville, PA and Susan Stover (Vince) of Moon Township, PA; grandchildren, Morgan Stover-Rizor (Isaac) and Linzee Stover-Gillin (Matt); brother-in-law, Rick Parson (Marcie); sisters-in-law, Saundra Bayles (Norm) and Janie Parson; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Shirley Jones; and brothers-in-law, Ed Parson, Terry Jones, and Nelson Bayles.

Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Tuesday, October 20 from 1 PM to 4 PM with a funeral service at 4 PM at Behm Funeral Home, 182 W. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370. A private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nelson's memory to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association would be appreciated.