Herman Gayheart

April 7, 1939 - July 9, 2019

Herman Gayheart, age 80, of Doran, Virginia passed away at his home following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born in Kentucky and was the son of the late Milford and Em Henderson Gayheart. Herman had worked in the concrete and construction field for many years. He had lived most of his life in the local area. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Lonnie, Hershel, Vernon, Howard and Hascal Gayheart; sisters, Minnie and Hester Gayheart. He is survived by his: Wife, Patricia Gayheart of Richlands, Virginia Son, Herman Gayheart, Jr., and wife, Sharon of Bristol, TN Daughters: Julia Salvin of Bristol, TN Judith Church and husband Darnell of Haysi, VA Sister, Darcus Dull of Ashland, OH Brothers: Harmon Gayheart of North Fairfield, Ohio Sherman Gayheart of Ft. Wayne, Indiana Richard Gayheart of Helena, Ohio Franklin Gayheart of Willard, Ohio Eight Grandchildren: Chasity Smith, Brandon Gayheart, Amanda Church, Darrell Church, Alicia Honaker, Jason Baugh, Chasity Baugh, and Eric Tackett Sixteen Great Grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Herman Gayheart will be conducted Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 7pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Danny Houchins officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 2pm. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to be at the funeral home by 1:30pm on Monday. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 5pm until 7pm on Sunday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com