Ernest "Clyde" Friend

Ernest "Clyde" Friend, 87, of Morgantown went home on May 25, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Clarence F. and Thelma Cline Friend. He was born in Tunnelton on January 6, 1937. Clyde graduated from Tunnelton High School. He retired from working in the Coal Mines.  He was a member of the Covenant Church in Fairmont. He is survived by four children, Ray (Kim) Friend, Deanna (Dean) Lowdermilk, Cindy (Ray) Hall, Renee (Pete) Birurakis; six grandchildren, Robert (Michelle) Lowdermilk, Stephanie Lowdermilk, Sarah (Micah) Friend, Josh Birurakis, Nicole (Nick) Richards, Devin Hall; great grandchildren, lssac (Rebeka) Blanchard, Levi Lowdermilk, Gavin Messer, Olivia, Magnolia, Canaan and Camilla Friend; one great-great grandson, Lucus Blanchard; one brother, Charles "Bob" Friend. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence J. Friend and Larry A. Friend; and a grandson Travis Hall. Family and friends will be received at Bolyard Funeral Home, 79 Morgantown St. Newburg, WV, Monday, May 27, 2024 from 3-7pm and Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 9am until time of service at 11:00 am with Pastor Sheldon Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Israel Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to www.bolyardfuneralhomewv. Bolyard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Friend family.

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