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Elmer Richard Canfield, 86, of Cheat Springs Farm, Elkins, West Virginia, surrounded by his wife and family at his home, passed away and went to his heavenly home to meet the Lord on Friday Oct. 23, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Francis Jeanette Canfield; and a brother-in-law, Marvin Miles, of Elkins.
He was born at home in Kerens, on Jan. 8, 1940, a son of Elmer Francis and Mary Ellen (Moran) Canfield.
Richard went to Elkins High School and began a career working for Grants Department Store as Assistant Manager. He was a businessman, contractor and craftsman; he owned Canfield Construction, building many homes and businesses in Randolph County. Richard raised cattle as a farmer and caretaker of Cheat Springs Farm.
In his later years, he enjoyed building furniture and wooden models of trains, trucks and heavy equipment. Richard donated several handcrafted models to the fire department, sawmill operators and appreciative friends.
He was often found in Builders Supply and Southern States, where he was always welcomed and engaged in conversation with close friends.
As a friend of Jesus, Richard handed out hundreds of Little Jesus to all he met and spoke to those who needed Jesus.
He is survived by his devoted, loving wife, Marion Heather Miles Canfield, of a 64-year marriage. Whom he loved and cherished through life's good and challenging days.
He is survived by one son, Elmer Richard (Rich) Canfield Il, and his wife, Jenny, of Kerens; two daughters, Sherri Lynn Moran and her husband, Jim, of Grafton, and Cathy Marianne Canfield and her wife, Amy Mizell, of Snow Camp, North Carolina; three grandsons, Shawn Williams and his wife, Melissa, of Bruceton Mills, Clark Canfield of Elkins and William Worcester of Snow Camp, North Carolina; a granddaughter, Rachel Worcester of Snow Camp, North Carolina; one great-granddaughter, Hayden Williams of Bruceton Mills; as well as many nieces and nephews and in-laws.
In addition, many friends remembered and present, Captain Doug Goldizen, Dave and Earl Teter, Scott Teets and Steve Antolini and Francis Adams of Cheat Springs Farm.
Elmer's request for cremation was honored.
The Randolph Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Elmer Richard Canfield.
Memorial cards may be sent to 1144 Cheat Springs Farm Road Elkins, WV 26241, and online condolences may be made at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.