Obituary of Billy Michael Marcum

Billy Michael Marcum of Davin, WV Billy Michael Marcum, 58, of Davin, is resting in the arms of Jesus. He left this world on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Logan Regional Medical Center, after a long illness. He was born on May 21, 1964, at Man, the son of the late James Kelly “Jimmy” and Velva Gay (Colley) Marcum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Keith Everett Marcum and Jimmy Dale Elkins. Before his illness, Billy was often seen walking around the community. He enjoyed four-wheeling, watching Matt Dillon on Gun Smoke, and watching Western movies. He also enjoyed watching church services on television. Those left to cherish his memory are his companion, Donna Cooper of Davin; sisters, Nora (John) Hawkins of Davin, Rebecca Robinson of Greenvalley, Delilah Marcum and Lawana Turner, both of SC, Avenell Gorrell of Parkersburg, Debbie Farmer of Chapmanville, Selina Keeney of KY, Bessie Marcum, and Thelma Stevens, both of Ravenswood, Jewell Simpkins of Huff Creek, and Wanda (Roy) Adams and Lora Mounts, both of Jewell Valley, VA; two brothers, Johnny Marcum of Davin and Thomas (Wanda) Marcum of Oceana; many special nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to Kelsey Jude for the care and compassion she showed to Billy and Donna. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantz-mcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.