Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Russell Layfield

He was born on Nov. 26, 2012, in Bridgeport, West Virginia, the son of Kristen Meader Sponaugle and Timmy “Tim Tom” Sponaugle of West Union.

Along with his parents he is survived by grandparents, John and Carol Meader of Elkins, West Virginia, Roberta “Gaile” Fisher of Jane Lew, West Virginia, Clyde and Theresa Sponaugle of West Union and Terry and Sarah Layfield of Sardis, West Virginia; aunts and uncles, Ross Harrison and wife, April, of Dunmore, West Virginia, Bryan Layfield and wife, Devon, of Mertztown, Pennsylvania, Missy Hinebaugh and husband, Bobby, of Summit Park, West Virginia, Marcy and Darren Lloyd of North Carolina, Jill Dattilo of Virginia and Lauren Dittilo of Maine; great uncle, Tom Meader of Elkins, West Virginia; extended grandparents, Fred and Mary Alice Moore and Mary Lee Nesler of West Union; and several cousins; many friends, who loved him very much; and his fur babies, cats, Pepper and Hermoine and dog, Hank.

He was preceded in death by his greataunt, Martha Ellen Vanscoy.

Nate was a fourth grader at Victory Elementary School. He loved to play Pokeman, was a Harry Potter fan and building with Legos. He loved fishing with “Tim Tom” and spending as much time with him as possible. He also loved riding 4-wheelers and helping his “racing buddies.”

He had an enjoyment for weed eating and started his own business around his neighborhood. He played football for Doddridge County Youth Football League and was No. 51.

Nate had a huge heart and loved the beach. Nate’s favorite color was red and his family is asking that those attending the visitation and service wear red in his honor.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, West Virginia, on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Plaugher presiding. Interment will follow in the West Union Masonic Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Nate’s honor to the Doddridge Co. Youth Football Program, 101 Gabriels Way, West Union, WV 26456.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com.

A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.