Donald F. Hamon

Donald F. Hamon, transitioned out of this life on September 30, 2017 at his home. Born September 11, 1934, the son of the late Reverend Okey Boyd and Mamie Marie Hamon. He was a graduate of Hurricane High School and attended Glenville College and spent most of his 83 years living in Scott Depot, WV. He retired from Keiser/Ravenswood Aluminum after 33 years and then began a second career in the family business, to become an accomplished glass artist working with his oldest brother Robert, at Hamon Glass Studio. He also worked at the glass studio at Tamarack, who displayed and sold his work along with the Greenbrier. Don was always sharing his passion and knowledge of hand blown glass making, an important part of West Virginia’s heritage. Don is survived by his wife, Gayle Hamon, and his children Kathy Hamon, Charlotte NC, Vicki (Whittington) McGrew, Scott Depot WV, and Ron Whittington, Powell Ohio. Don was loved and became known as “Pap” to his family which includes his three grandchildren; Seth Leslie, Madeline (Leslie) Sayre, Britton Whittington and a great grandchild Callen Sayre, along with many nieces and nephews. Don enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, and introducing family and friends to the beautiful rivers and mountains in and around Pocahontas County. He was especially fond of the Greenbrier and Cranberry Rivers where he rode countless miles on his vintage Schwinn “Wasp” bicycle with his fly rod in the rear basket and a smile on his face. He enjoyed being outdoors more than being indoors, and would want his life to be celebrated and mourned under the sky instead of under a roof. In keeping with Don’s final wishes, he was cremated and his ashes will become a part of the rivers and mountains, which were such an important of him, during his lifetime. Please gather as you see fit, to remember Don in the way that best suited your relationship with him. Memorial donations may be made to the Greenbrier River Watershed Association at: P.O. Box 1419, Lewisburg, WV 24901 or http://wordpress.greenbrier.org/about-us/. Condolences for the family may be offered online at Chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, is honored to serve the Hamon family.

Donald F. Hamon

September 11, 1934 - September 30, 2017