Delmas Ray "Bucky" Hose, Jr. Obituary (1967

Delmas Ray "Bucky" Hose, Jr., 56, of Moorefield, WV, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born in New Kensington, PA, on March 3, 1967, Delmas was the oldest child of Delmas and Virginia (Kelly) Hose. He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He took classes at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and he became certified as a SCUBA Diver. He became an avid scuba diver and explored coral reefs and marine life all over the world. Locally, he used this talent assisting with numerous rescue dives in area rivers and lakes. Delmas was a Jehovah's Witness and attended meetings at the Kingdom Hall virtually. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and looked forward to Ocean City Bike Fest each year. He loved family meals together and always ate everything on his plate, except sweet potatoes. He was fond of junking and antiquing, building things, 80's music, being outdoors, and attending his children's sporting events. He was quick to remind others, "It's always a good day when my feet hit the ground." Delmas was a long-time, charismatic manager for WalMart stores and enjoyed his interactions with the customers and the other employees. Following several medical challenges, Delmas required skilled nursing care. In recent years, Delmas has spent his time as a resident at E.A. Hawse Nursing Home in Baker, WV. He enjoyed visits from family and friends and became a power user of his Alexa device listening to music and calling friends and family. Delmas married his high school sweetheart Michelle, and they had over 20 years together. They shared a life of adventure and travel and raised three amazing children. In addition to his parents, Delmas is survived by his former wife, Michelle Renee Woodard, and 3 children: Lacey Rathjen, wife of Jon of Omaha, NE, Landyn Hose, fianc of Hannah Ratliff of Fisher, WV, and Logan Hose of Old Fields, WV; four grandchildren: Cooper Winther, Chase Rathjen, Cambrie Hose, and Jesse Brown; sblings: Michelle Connor, wife of John of Sugar Grove, WV, Lucas Hose, partner of Megan Hayes of East Berlin, PA, Andrew Hose of Bunker Hill, WV, and Joelle Huntsberry, wife of Michael of Winchester, VA. Delmas had 17 nieces and nephews: Charles, Abigail, Emma, Joslyn, Myah, Audrey, Clare, Grace, Maggie, Jack, Thomas, Lyla, Amelia, Avery, Maximus, Jaxson, and Allison; and 17 great nieces and nephews: Mikayla, Liliana, Analeisa, Lucian Dace, Adara, Reyan, Caleb, Isaiah, Jeremiah, David, Jude, Ada, Isabella, Alexandria, Rylan, and Tristan. He was preceded in death by a niece, Sidney. Delmas has been cremated according to his wishes. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 5th, starting at 4PM in the social hall of the Moorefield Church of the Brethren on Clay Street, Moorefield, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations in Delmas' name may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, P.O. Box 1221, Moorefield, WV 26836. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care / SFCC Crematory is providing care and guidance to the Hose family. Please share your memories with the family at our online guest book at www.smithfcc.com. Service Details.