Robert James Drain
Robert James Drain, 86, of Lumberport, formerly of Jane Lew, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Shinnston, November 22, 1936, a son of the late Robert L. and Opal Simms Drain. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Drain, and his second wife, Dottie Cross Lang.
Surviving are two daughters: Tammy Russell and her husband Charles, Lumberport, Kim Smith, New Martinsville; one son, Jamie Drain and his wife Robin, Fairmont; step-son, Gary Lang and his wife Jan, Elkins; his brothers: Danny Drain and his wife Karen, Shinnston, Mike Drain and his wife Pam, Shinnston; grandchildren: Stacy Swiger and her husband Chris, Liza Russell and her fiancé Jason, Erin Smith and her fiancé Tyler, Cole Smith, Alvin Williams, Robbie Williams, Branden Drain, Andrew Drain, Josh Lang, Kelly Lang; great-grandchildren: Lucy Swiger, Emily Baker, Ryan Smith, Mason Madosky, Hailey Williams, Brody Lang, Gwen Lang; and his special friends and neighbors, Carol Sprouse and her husband Leon, Jane Lew.
Robert was also preceded in death by his daughter, Shelly M. Williams, a son-in-law, Bruce Smith, daughter-in-law, Shelly K. Drain, brother, Ronnie Drain and his wife Sandy, his sisters, Phyllis Helms and her husband Bernard, Jean Scritchfield and her husband Ed, Loretta Curfman and her husband Jack, Jody Tate and her husband Norman, one niece Jeri Scritchfield, two nephews, Patches and Todd Drain.
Robert loved doing crafts when in Jane Lew, telling stories and jokes, going out to eat and eating sweets. He loved spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends at the Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St., Shinnston, from 4pm until the time of the service at 6pm, Thursday, July 6, with Pastor Robert Shingleton officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Interment will be in the Shinnston Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Drain family.
