Brian Eugene Fitchett

Brian Eugene Fitchett, 60 of Tunnelton, WV passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born on July 12, 1964 in Kingwood, son of the late James Raymond Fitchett Sr and Shirley Sue Ann (Bennett) Fitchett. Brian’s aunt Mary and uncle Lawrence (Sedrick) Jones raised him since he was in the 7th grade. He graduated from Rowlesburg High School, Class of 1983.  Brian was a member of the Mount View United Methodist Church and the Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Ace Aggregates in Nestorville. Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, Mack Trucks, spending time at his cabin with the littles, and he was a famous local cook. Brian was a baby whisperer and loved children; he was everybody’s Uncle Brian. He was known for his hugs and to always have a smile on his face.  Brian is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Melanie Gabrielle (Linton) Fitchett; two sons, John Fitchett, Denver, and Jacob Fitchett (Donna), Howesville; one grandson, Elliot; two brothers, Robby Fitchett (Tina), Tunnelton and Jim Fitchett, Kingwood; cousin Mike Jones (Debbie) but more like a brother; mother-in-law, Mary Linton, Evansville; three sisters-in-law, Sarah Clingerman (Mark) and their daughter, Kate, Reedsville,  Darla Shaffer, Kingwood, Sonynita Fitchett, and son, Franklin, Masontown; one brother-in-law, Denzil Linton (Holly), Canvas, WV and sons, Cole, Clay and Jubal; niece, Renee Tusing (Derek), and their children, Bristol, Jordan, Hollyn, Brooklyn and Kord; nephew, Tommy Fitchett (Ayla) and their child, Eleanor; two maternal aunts, Judy Lipscomb, Alaska, and Ethel Sypolt, Moatsville; and several other aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in death by three brothers in infancy; grandparents, Stanley and Nettie Fitchett; father-in-law, Denzil Linton. Family and friends will be received at Bolyard Funeral Home 79 Morgantown Ave, Newburg, on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Monday, June 2, 2025 from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm with Pastor Dave Biggins officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Sarah Cemetery at Sinclair Ridge Road, Etam. Online condolences can be made at www.bolyardfuneralhomewv.com. Bolyard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fitchett family. 

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