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Robert Allen Friel Sr., 68, a resident of Huttonsville, passed from this life Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter in Martinsburg.
Robert was born Saturday, Sept. 13, 1958, in Pocahontas County, a son of the late Delbert Defibaugh and Sue Wimer.
He was twice married.
First to Linda K. Friel, who preceded him in death.
On May 11, 1985, in Mill Creek, he was married to Darlene Joyce Moore Friel, who survives in Mill Creek. They had celebrated 41 years of marriage.
Also left to cherish Robert's memory are five children, Robin Friel of Martinsburg, Donna Montavon of Gurnee, Illinois, Robert A. Friel Jr. and wife, Brittany, Joyce Friel-Conti and husband, David, and Rodney Boreman, all of Mill Creek; 10 grandchildren, Darla Kleptach, Kayla Kleptach, Robert Montavon, Luke Montavon, Axel Pritt, Colton Pritt, Hunter Friel, Ryan Boreman, Aaron Boreman and Kylie Crow; one great-grandchild, Drue Kleptach; two sisters, Annie K. Gildner of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Michelle Masri and husband, Sam, of North Carolina; his step-father, Bill Wimer; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Robert in death besides his parents and first wife were three brothers, V. Ray Friel, E. Buck Defibaugh and D. Dale Defibaugh; and "Twin Baby Friel" girls.
Robert attended the schools of Pocahontas County. He had worked as a mechanic for Cooper Asphalt before beginning his career as a timberman, working for Fox's Lumber.
An avid hunter, Robert enjoyed being outdoors, hunting deer, squirrel, coon, fishing and pig roasts. He enjoyed listening to music and could often be found on Sunday mornings sitting on the porch listening to bluegrass music.
He was also fond of classic cars and even owned a 1971 Plymouth Duster which he treasured. An avid gardener was also one of his favorite hobbies.
His true love was his family and especially spending time with his family.
Visitation will be held at Randolph Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour.
Interment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery.
The family has requested that meaningful expressions of sympathy could be expressed through rooted plants that could be planted in "Papaw's Garden" to keep growing in his memory.
The Randolph Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Robert Allen Friel Sr.
Send condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.