Ransom Chafin

Our beloved father, Ransom Chafin Sr., age 66 of Delbarton, WV passed away on December 31, 2023 after his long battle with illness at Charleston Area Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 8, 1957 in Lenore, WV to the late Jesse and Reece Jean Chafin. In addition to his parents, Ransom is preceded in death by his sister Sena Marcum and his brother-in-law Everett Marcum. On July 15, 2009, Ransom became a member of the Old Zion Association of United Baptist at the Duncan Fork United Baptist Church. He lived his life following the phrase, “A man preaches his own funeral by the life he lives.” Ransom loved his boys, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren with his whole heart; they were the lights of his life. He worked his entire life, owning two businesses known as Chafin Clear Cutting (1995-2018) and R&J Trucking (2016-present). In his earlier years, he worked as a Coal Miner for Red Hawk Coal. He devoted his life to providing and loving his two boys, doing everything he could to give them the best life possible. Ransom loved going fishing with his baby boy, Joe. He always enjoyed getting the most fish, along with the biggest fish, even if he didn’t catch it. When Ransom wasn’t at church, living his life for The Lord, he was fishing, watching Nascar, or watching basketball games. He was Tug Valley Basketball’s number one fan. Those left behind to hold and cherish his memory include those who he loved the most, his two sons, Ransom (Talhia) Chafin Jr. and Joseph (Tonya) Chafin, his seven grandchildren Ransom (Jasmine) Chafin III, JohnArlis Chafin, and Trixie Marcum, Haylee (Clint) Branham, Joseph K. Chafin, Ashton Chafin, and Braxton Chafin, and his best friend - his dog Solar. He is also survived by his brother Jesse (Theresa) Chafin and his four sisters Ada (Bob) Atkins, Alice (John) Maynard, Shirley (John) Starr, and Malissa (Bobby) Hayes, along with a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visitation for Ransom will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 beginning at 5:00 pm with services beginning at 7:00 pm. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 beginning at 1:00 pm. Services will take place at Ransom’s home church, Duncan Fork United Baptist of Trace Creek, WV. Those officiating include Elder Eddie Layne, Elder Tommy Ellis, and Acie Copley. Pallbearers will include his grandchildren. He will be laid to rest at his family cemetery, Chafin Cemetery of Lenore. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Ransom Chafin

September 8, 1957 - December 31, 2023

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Ransom Chafin

September 8, 1957 - December 31, 2023

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