Lossie F. Mahone

Lossie F. Mahone, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his family and a band of Heavenly angels ready to carry him to his final resting place. Lossie was born on December 2, 1938 to the late John and Elizabeth Collins Mayhone, at Holden, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Lenore High School, where he earned the nickname of “Leapin’ Lossie” for his gift of playing basketball. He was also a graduate of Morris Harvey College, now known as the University of Charleston, where he played basketball, and the recipient of two graduate degrees from Marshall University. He was a Mine Electrician, a teacher, Assistant Principal. Principal, Director of Transportation, and finally, Assistant Superintendent of Mingo County Schools. When he retired from the field of education, he was elected to the Mingo County Board of Education, serving twelve years. Lossie’s skills on the basketball court came in handy when he coached both boys’ and girls’ teams. He played pick-up games until he could no longer leap. He was known for his wit, sense of humor, his fascination with history and genealogy, and for his love of children. He tried to make life better for the unfortunate, and to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He was an extraordinary disciplinarian. Even today, it is a badge of honor to have been “whupped” by Mr. Mahone. Even though he was stern, he used humor as a way to lighten difficult situations. Yet, this gentle giant was one of the kindest, most compassionate persons that one could ever meet. He was of the Baptist faith. Lossie is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Glenda Mahone, daughters, Stephanie Damrom, Beth Baisden, and Lorrie Jo Mahone, 3 granddaughters, Elice Hinkle, Candace Fletcher and Kaci Jo Felix, 4 great grandchildren, Bryleigh, Aubrey and Elizabeth Fletcher and Bodhi and Spencer Hinkle. His surviving sibling is Betty Parsley. He is also survived by other loved ones and host of friends, too numerous to mention. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Cecil Mayhone, John Mayhone, and Faye Hatfield. Following his wishes, there will be no funeral for Lossie. However, there was a great celebration in Heaven on the day of his passing.

Lossie F. Mahone

December 2, 1938 - March 26, 2025

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December 2, 1938 - March 26, 2025

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