<p>Mitchel Ray "Mitch" Funk, Jr, 52, of Reedsville, WV, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 10, 2026, at home.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>He was born in Morgantown, WV, on August 6, 1973, a son of the late Mitchel Ray Funk Sr. and Terri Funk (Braddock) Sypolt and her husband, Dave Sypolt, of Kingwood, WV</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Mitch was a loving husband, father, pap, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a 1991 graduate of West Preston High School and graduated from West Virginia University in 2010. Mitch proudly served his country in the United State Army where he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a mining engineer, performed mine safety training courses, and owned his own tree cutting business. Mitch enjoyed farming where he would be out on the tractor mowing hay, hunting, playing pool, and cheering his boys on during dirtbike and four-wheeler races. He was an avid hobbyist and antique collector of all "usable" things. More than anything, Mitch cherished spending time with his whole family, especially all the kids. He always lived life to the fullest and there was never a dull moment when he was around. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his mother, Mitch is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Melody (Queen) Funk; his children, Shonna and fiancé Cole Hauger, Kyle Queen and companion Alex Fiorini and Kristian "Buggy" Funk and wife, Leeara; foster son, Jacob; six grandchildren, Trevor, Harper, Brandilynn, Killian, Kaven, and Kander; many very special bonus boys he claimed as his own; bonus grandson, Fletcher; one brother, Ricky Funk and wife, Tanya; nephew Cody Funk and wife, Sam, and their children, Roy and K-D Funk; niece, Shaniah Harrison, and her daughter, Areena Harrison.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his father, Mitch was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Betty and Richard Funk and maternal grandparents, Roy "Old Pap" and MaryJo "Nanny Jo" Braddock. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Shaw Cemetery. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.</p>
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Sherry Phillips & Chana Duley
a day ago
So sorry to hear of Mitchel Ray’s passing. Sending prayers to his family.
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Pamela Born
2 days ago
So very sorry to hear of Mitchel’s passing.Our Love and Prayers go to you all.
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Glenn Larew
2 days ago
I am shocked and sad to learn of Mitch's passing.
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Mitch's passing. He was always good to me and the kids at Preston County Youth Center. I am sorry that I will be out of town and miss his funeral but I surely will never forget h... Continue Reading
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Dave
2 days ago
Damn Mitch, you were one of the best people that I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Hard to imagine a world without you in it. We’ll look after Mel. Godspeed, bud. Hope they got heaven stocked up with beer for you!
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Judy Strahin-Ramsey
3 days ago
I’m so terribly sorry for this loss! Ive known Mitch since second grade, when we were in Brenda Smith’s class together at Valley Elementary, both getting a little rowdy from time to time that year. Later, Mitch was my junior year high school prom date (West Preston)! He ... Continue Reading
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Lynda Ware
3 days ago
So sorry to hear of Mitch Passing . Thoughts and Prayers go out to all the family. Way too young.
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Kelly Jo Shrout-Summers
4 days ago
Mitchel was a good guy. My prayers to his family. With heartfelt condolences,
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Cari Bradley
4 days ago
I haven’t lived in WV for a long time, but the last time I saw Mitchel, we spoke like it was just yesterday. I will always have fond memories of him from our years in FFA and showing animals at the BWF. Goodbye friend. Until we meet again.
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Helen Cole
4 days ago
We are so very sorry to hear of Mitchell Ray's passing . Prayers for all .
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Tawnya McMillen
4 days ago
Sorry for your loss!! Mich was a good man!!
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