Lester Wayne Efaw, age 92 of Mannington, WV passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. He was born June 16, 1929 at Flat Run, WV, a son of the late Denzil Roy and Amanda Simpson Efaw.
He worked for 31 years at Owens Illinois and 15 years as a carpenter with Tim. He loved fishing and hunting. He liked telling jokes and stories at McDonalds. He also enjoyed working on lawn mowers and things. He was a member of the Mannington Church of Christ. Most importantly, Wayne was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A wonderful provider, he worked hard to take care of his family.
Wayne was married to his wife Esther Juanita Matthews Efaw on November 25, 1948 who preceded him in death on April 17, 2017. He is survived by his four children, Michael W. Efaw, Diane Efaw Earl and husband Robert, Stanley R. Efaw and Jeffrey L. Efaw, all of Mannington; 5 grandchildren and one step-grandson, Philip W. (Heather) Efaw, Regina Vesseochia (David) Sanford, Daniel R. Efaw, Greg L. Efaw, Shawn M. (Trista) Bingamon, and Bob (Patty) Hickman; 10 great-grandchildren, Dartagnon W. Efaw, Maisen R. Efaw, Rayden M. Efaw, Silvia M. Efaw, Enzo W. Efaw, Claire L. Efaw, Riley Bingamon, Mackenzie Bingamon, Mercedes Bingamon and Oakley Bingamon; a sister, Lillian Booth; a brother-in-law, Forest Blaine Price, and a sister-in-law, Esther A. Efaw.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Wayne was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Paul Efaw; a brother Roy Donald Efaw, a sister and husband, DeEtta (Wesley) Toothman, a sister and husband, Margery Haught, a brother, Jerry Efaw, a sister-in-law, Louise Price, a brother-in-law, Nathan Booth, and two daughters-in-law, Virginia Efaw and Sheila Efaw.
There will be no visitation or funeral services at this time as cremation was chosen as the final method of disposition. A memorial service will be held at a later date. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page.
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So sorry for the family our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of difficulty,
To Mike, Diane, Stanley and Jeff. My thoughts are with you at this time of grieving. Your dad was a good man. He seemed to have a calming spirit about him. Be thankful for the long life he had. He and my dad were pretty close and dad admired his skills. Our lives on this earth are brief, rejoice that you had him for so long! Be Blessed, Larry
I am so sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers! ❤️
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc.
I'm so sorry for everyone's loss. My heart goes out to you. I haven't ever met him however I have heard lots of good stories. He seemed like such a great man. He is very loved by his great grandson Enzo, myself and of course his grandson Daniel. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family!!
So sorry to hear about your loss. He was a very kind man. We will miss talking with him at he reunion and when we where blessed to meet up with him in town. Praying for all of you!!
Wayne was a wonderful gentleman whom we were privileged to know, being cousins via my father, David Efaw. Many times while running errands with & for my belated grandmother, Marian Efaw, we would run into Wayne... usually at McDonalds! He was always so very friendly, taking time to share a smile & a cheerful greeting. It was obvious to him how important family, even extended family, was. He will be greatly missed for the kind & Godly man he was. Mannington has lost a friend, but Heaven has gained, truly, a gem.
Our deepest sympathy is expressed during this difficult time of saying good bye most especially to the immediate family, but also to all who were privileged enough to know this wonderful man who though granted many years upon this Earth, will now be missed dearly for the time left spent here without him.
Your dad was a wonderful man and I will miss seeing him at the Efaw Reunion. I will never forget how he gave Mom (Jean Efaw) a ride to Owens many years ago when they worked there together. Prayers for all of you.
Love,
Linda
We are so very sorry for your loss. Lester was a good man, always doing for others. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Iris Dunigan and Jean Yankie
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne. A wonderful person, family man, and member of our community. He will be missed by so many, including my family. Our prayers are with his family.
I am so proud that my 3 beautiful kids had such an amazing man as a great grandfather he never missed one party we had for them they loved spending time with him as I did he took my dog Jake that was his and grandma's pride and joy I knew he would be taken better care of there I have been in the family for over 15 years and that wasn't long enough he never judged me he loved me as his own when I married into the family he was so happy he hugged me so tight I will miss you the kids are heartbroken but know your with grandma and that brings so much joy to my heart in my eyes I'll always be an Efaw love you papaw
My sincere condolences to the family. He is in good company now with nephew, Denzil Lester Haught. Uncle Wayne is a very sweet, gentle man. Peace to the family.
Thanks to all for your thoughts and condolences, prayers and well wishes. My father, L. Wayne Efaw, was an extra special person who worked hard and was able to do just about anything or was knowledgeable about it. 92 years is a long life and It was my good fortune to get to call him DAD for many of those years. He was taken away from us too soon. Missing him.
Thanks to all for your thoughts and condolences, prayers and well wishes. My father, L. Wayne Efaw, was an extra special person who worked hard and was able to do just about anything or was knowledgeable about it. 92 years is a long life and It was my good fortune to get to call him DAD for many of those years. He was taken away from us too soon. Missing him.
Thank you. Everyone for all the wonderful stories and condolences. Yes Our Dad was a great man and will be missed by us all.
Ed I really enjoyed Wayne and Esther's many visits as well as those from his kids either with one of them or alone.
Ed not only thought of them as patients but as good friends and family.
Praying "Godspeeds" His comforting and caring arms around his family and friends and brings them Peace.
Love You All
Karen Morris
To my dearest neighbors. I knew Mr Wayne Efaw growing up in Sunshine addition, and had the pleasure of growing up with three of the grandchildren Philip, Regina and Greg, and I knew from a young age that this man only know to me with great respect as Mr Efaw he was a hard working man and knew of his love for hunting as i seen the deer hanging in the room below the garage. Living down the hill from them I greatly appreciate my neighbors. RIP Mr Efaw (grampa)