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Timothy Lee Grubb

Timothy Lee Grubb, 53, of Ellamore, W.Va., died Friday, July 30, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, W.Va.

He was born October 31, 1967, in Buckhannon, a son of Sue Brady Grubb of Ellamore and the late Larry Lee Grubb.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Jonathan Grubb of Ellamore; one daughter, Brittany Grubb of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Jaxen Grubb, whom he dearly loved, of Ellamore and Ryder of Buckhannon; one sister, Kelly White and husband Don of Weston, W.Va.; one brother, Shawn Grubb and wife Jennifer of Buckhannon; two nephews, Shawn Grubb, II and wife Kaley and Aaron Grubb all of Buckhannon and several aunts and uncles.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Cecil and Geneva Grubb and maternal grandparents, Ben and Nancy Brady.

Timothy was a Methodist by faith. He was a good ol’ country boy who loved mud racing, four wheeling and anything outdoors.

Friends will be received Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon. A funeral service will be held noon on Tuesday at the funeral home with Scott Villers officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Ellamore, W.Va.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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