Pat DeWayne DeHart, 93, of Oak Hill passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley after a sudden illness.

Born February 27, 1933 in Fitzpatrick, WV. and was the son of the late Billie Dove (DeHart) Abrams and Darby D. Williams.

He lived a long rewarding life deriving untold satisfaction and pride from first being a faithful son, a dedicated husband, and father. His legacy was only enhanced by his unfailing lifelong commitment to his community. A 42 year career veteran telephone man that worked tireless hours at the possible detriment to himself and family. Persevering always and focusing on efficiency to include being a Scout Master, Baseball Coach, life long affiliated and motivated Woodrow Wilson Alumni, church member, Lions Club Member, Telephone Pioneer, member of organizations dedicated to community charity and improvement, and in early years a state National guardsman. He also cherished fond memories of his good times and talks with many extended family and friends from his community and ones scattered across the Country.

Pat was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Betty D. Blevins DeHart; a loving daughter, Jennifer Lynn DeHart; and later in life significant other, Alice White. 

His memory will be always cherished by his devoted family his son, Patrick Keith DeHart and wife Mauren; granddaughter, Katie and husband Spencer Edward, one of his best buddies his great grandson, Cameron. Memories are also shared by his grandson, Christopher R. Masterson and wife Maegen; and great granddaughter who was the apple of his eye Hayden; great grandsons and buds, Christopher Jackson and the newest addition a grandson he had high hopes of being another best bud, Dean.

The family would like to give a special thanks from Pat to all the nurses, staff, and Doctors at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, Raleigh General Hospital, Hospice of Southern WV for there tireless dedication and providing excellent care. Always striving to eliminate pain, anxiety, and fear for patients and family both. Again thank you from Pat and family.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel 999 Jones Avenue Oak Hill WV, 25901. Burial will follow at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley.

Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to service at the funeral home in Oak Hill.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations of sympathy be made to the Bowers Hospice House in 454 Cranberry Driver Beckley WV, 25801 and Hospiceofsoutherwv.org

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

The family of Pat DeHart is being cared for by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.