Raymond Donald “Moose” Mafield, 55 of Metz, WV passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 11, 1959 in Akron, Ohio, a son of Juanita V. Hayes Mafield and the late Warren Eugene “Gene” Mafield who died May 7, 2008.
He is survived by 4 siblings, Douglas Mafield and wife Debra of Dent’s Run, Patricia Sheppard of Metz, Keith Mafield and wife Jane of Morgantown and David Mafield of Metz; Dusty Teagarden who was considered as a his son; Greg Efaw who was his very close friend since childhood; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his dog “Deuce”.
In addition to his father, Donnie was preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Mafield. Donnie graduated from Mannington High School in 1978. He played the trombone in the marching band. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served for 11 years. He was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop #9 in Mannington. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Mannington. He loved to work on and rebuild and fix automobiles.
Family and friends will be received at Masters Funeral Home at 209 Main Street, Mannington for Visitation on Monday, April 20, 2015 from 2-8pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:00am. Interment will be at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton, WV where Full Military Rites will be accorded by the United States Navy and the Marion County Veterans Council. Online condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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We are very sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. We liked him very much and will miss him. We enjoyed spending time with him and listining to the stories he shared with us. We know that he is enjoying spending time with Chuck and spining those tall fish tales. Unfortunely we are unable to attend the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Junanita, I am so sorry that you have lost your lovely son Donny!
I am Jane Sproles Symonds,Donny and I were members of the Presbyterian youth group and went to High School together!
You were always such a lovely part of all we did and one of my favorite parents! Please take care and know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time!
With Love,Jane
Juanita, I am so sorry that your son Donny is gone from you!
I am Jane Sproles Symonds,Donny and I were in the Presbyterian Youth Group and High School together.You were always one of my favorite parents,you added so much to our activitys,and so nice to my Mother Carolyn
Our thoughts are with you,Love Jane
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Donnie.
We are so sorry about the passing of Donnie
We are so sorry for your loss. We will hold you all in our prayers.
My Hart felt sarrows goes out to the Mafield family. Donny will always be known as Moose to me, as that is how he enterduced himself to me when we served together in the U.S.N. . Moose and I became friends in a quick fast hurry, mostly because we shared the same work ethic, but he also knew how to laugh and we spent many hours doing just that. Moose and I had lost contact for a few year, but when I looked him up he opened his arms with a hug and his home with a place to stay and as we sat on his porch catching up with each others lifes, it was as if no time had passed sense we had seen each other last. Moose and i are losing touch for awhile, but when i see him again i will get my hug and i am looking forward to catching up. I have had the plesure of meeting the Mafield family and i know that merely because i was Mooses friend i was afored the most generous hospatality, which is a testament to the Mafield's and there love for Donny.