John "Wayne" Ely's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Morgantown, West Virginia

John "Wayne" Ely

May 3, 1956 - November 2, 2025 (69 years old)

Morgantown, West Virginia

John "Wayne" Ely's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Morgantown, West Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hastings Funeral Home, Inc.

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John "Wayne" Ely

May 3, 1956 - November 2, 2025 (69 years old)

Morgantown, West Virginia

John Ely Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Ely of Morgantown, West Virginia, born in Charleston, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on November 2, 2025 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Ely to show support.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, Bill and Barry. He is survived by: his wife Lynne; his sons, Andrew (Lacey) of Morgantown and Lee of Holly Springs, NC; his siblings, Karen Carter (Roy) of Arizona, Teresa Bowen of Indiana and Karl (Debbie) of Kansas; his grandchildren, Vivien, Levi Ely of Morgantown, Isabelle, Ashtyn and Emmie Ely of Holly Springs; and his sisters-in-law, Joyce Ely, Frances Brownfield and Alice Cunningham. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Amedisys at 5006 Mid Atlantic Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508, or to St. Ursula's Food Pantry, PO Box 18, Pursglove WV 26546.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hastings Funeral Home, Inc.



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