Andrew Lee Fama, Sr., 80 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 4, 2012 after a long illness.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 57 years, Karen; two sons, Andrew Lee Fama, Jr., and wife Susie, children Chrissy Phillips, Timmy Fama and wife Christa, Ashlee Fama and Ronald Lee Fama and wife Brenda, children, Conner Fama and stepchildren, Kristin Vandall and Erica Meadows; brothers, George and Tony Fama and their families; sisters, Rosa Shucet and Connie Bowden and their families.
He was known through the years for his smiling face and caring heart, and many people recognized these attributes through the family-owned business, Fama’s Shoe Store. He was a business graduate of West Virginia University and he also served in the Army where he was stationed in Italy.
Funeral services will be 11:0 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the United Methodist Temple with Pastor Randy Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions for Andy may be sent to Alzheimer’s Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871, or Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802.
On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.