Raymond “Ed” Lemasters, 61, passed away on May 17, 2009. He was the son of the late Charlie and Edith Greathouse Lemasters.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn Lemasters of Morgantown, one sister: Ethel Lenora Wilt of Illinois, one brother: Russel Lemasters of Morgantown, five children: Tina M. Salsberry of Blacksville, Curtis A. Gum of Clarksville PA, Tammy Masters of WV, Eddie R. Lemasters of Jere WV, Shawn King of NC, five stepchildren: Arnold L. Triplett Sr. of Farmington WV, Earnest C. Triplett Sr. of Barracksville, WV, Ricky L. Triplett of Westover WV, Janet M. Harwood of Granville WV, Christine D. Triplett of Westover WV, 36 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and one very close friend, Donald Glendenning, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by three sisters: Wanita Patrick Herbert, Mary Leona Sargent, Maryian George Lemasters, and three brothers: Jasper Franklin Lemasters, Charles W. Lemasters, and Virgil Leslie Lemasters.

Friends will be received at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home Inc. Tuesday May 19 2009 from 2-4, and 7-9, and again Wednesday from 10am until the time of services at 11am with Rev. Raymond Morris officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send all donations to Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home Inc.