James F. VanMeter

James Franklin VanMeter, age 63 of Petersburg, WV went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

James was born on October 31, 1961 in Petersburg, WV and was a son of the late Emmett Grant VanMeter and Telbie Margaret VanMeter.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded by an infant son, Noah VanMeter; two sisters, Maggie Wratchford and infant Barbara Sue VanMeter and two brothers, Terry Jacob VanMeter and infant Larry Harrison VanMeter; brother-in-law, Roger Conrad. 

James is survived by his wife Stacy (Dolly) VanMeter; four daughters, Catrina Ray of Huntington, WV, Maria VanMeter (Andre Smith), Makayla VanMeter and Gracie VanMeter all of Petersburg, WV; one son, Ryan Stonestreet; five grandchildren, Leanna Berg, Amari VanMeter, Kinsley Jones, Nevaeh Jones, Taylinn VanMeter; three sisters, Sandra Jean Moyers (Daniel) of Scherr, WV, Abigail Conrad of Petersburg, WV and Penny Lynn Morral (Richard) of Petersburg, WV and one brother, Daniel VanMeter (Angie) of Maysville, WV and numerous nieces and nephews.

James was a graduate of Petersburg High School and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. James was a member of Brake Covenant Brethren Church.  

A Military Memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Brake Covenant Brethren Church with Pastor Craig Howard and Pastor Charles Henry officiating.

Military honors will be conducted by Grant County Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Army Honor Guard.

James’s family suggest that memorial donations may be made to  Schaeffer Funeral Home, 11 North Main Street, Petersburg, WV 26847.

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