Dana Lee Orndorff

Dana Lee Orndorff, 86 of South Charleston went to be his Lord,Jesus, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Born December 31, 1928 in Montgomery, Dana was a son of the late Alonzo Clifford and Mayme Duncan Orndorff. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Cecelia Miller and Rebecca Cottle and brother, Franklin D. Orndorff. He was a member of Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church from 1986 until 2005 and faithfully served as a member of the South Charleston Christian Church from 2005 until 2012 serving as a deacon and membership chairman; currently a member of New Creation Fellowship in South Charleston since 2012. Dana graduated from Montgomery High School in 1947, attended WV Tech and served our country in the United States Army for 4 years, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a West Virginia State Police officer from 1953 until 1964; an over-the-road truck driver for 33 years, working for McClean Trucking Co., Coastal Tank Lines, Chemical Tank Lines and Quick Delivery Service. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 73 of St. Albans since 1952. His service within the American Legion was comprised of serving five years as State Membership Chairman, two years as the 8th District Commander, one year as Vice State Commander, as well as one year as State Commander. He also served as an American Legion Mountaineer boys state counselor for more than 20 years. He was an active member of the Lion’s Club of Winfield, serving in various positions, including President for 2 years and club Chaplain. Dana was a passionate WVU Mountaineer and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He is survived by his wife Marcella; daughters, Libby (Randy) Killo of Columbia, MD, Dianna (Phil) Vinscavich of Milton and Missi (Jeff) Howell of Jacksonville, FL; step children, Karen Snyder of Sissonville Vicky (Paul) Manley of Greensburg, PA and Robert Snyder, Jr. of South Charleston; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 29, 2015 at New Creation Fellowship, 270 Staunton Avenue, South Charleston with Pastor Lester Conn officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the church. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177 is honored to serve the Orndorff family.

Dana Lee Orndorff

December 31, 1928 - August 27, 2015