Edsel Ray Lafferty Obituary
We bid farewell to Edsel Ray Lafferty (Oceana, West Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 20, 2025 at the age of 80. Edsel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Edsel find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Lafferty and Dewey Lafferty (Dagwood); and his grandfather Ray. He is survived by: his wife Loretta; his sons, Bobby (Emma) and Benjamin (Dee); and his grandchildren, Bradley Ashton, Samuel Benjamin, Elijah Paul, Grace Marie Lafferty, Olivia Grace Belding and Byron Dean Drenning.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Evans-Calfee Funeral Service (1081 Cook Pkwy, Oceana, WV 24870). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
