Dexter Wayne Carver

Dexter Wayne Carver, 54, of Heritage Apartments (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the home of his sister in Durhing. Born on September 14, 1960 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Edward Carver and Iva Tiller Jenkins. He had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a carpenter and janitor. He attended the Victory Baptist Church on Stoney Ridge Road. He loved to camp and fish. He was a loving and caring Dad and Grandpa and was loved by all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Elbert Jenkins; and a sister, Connie Coeburn. Survivors include: Sons: Dexter Carver, Jr. and wife Natalie of Mullens Travis Carver of Montcalm Daughters: Jessica Carver and BJ of Bristol, TN Jennifer Carver and Roy of Montcalm Crystal Carver of Montcalm Grandchildren: Jasmine, MaKenzie, Abigail, Nickolas, and Cassidy Brothers: William Carver and Deborah of Bluefield David Carver and Teresa of Bluefield, VA Elbert Jenkins and Jamie of Bluefield Sisters: Frances Kade and Mike of Montcalm Sheila Auton and Larry of Durhing Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. David Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call on Sunday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.