Individual Details

Death

Dawnevyn 'Don' Paul Briles, 84, of Shrewsbury, departed this life Tuesday, January 8, 2019, following a long illness. He was born August 1, 1934, in Lincoln County.

He was a 1953 graduate of East Bank High School, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving a four-year tour of duty during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1957. Don attended West Virginia State College where he earned a certification in brick masonry. He was a bricklayer in addition to working at DuPont Plant in Belle. He then attended the West Virginia State Police Academy, was hired in 1959 as a Kanawha County Deputy and retired in 1990.

Don accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a member of the Shrewsbury Community Church. His life was a testament to his faith and his love of the Lord.

In addition to his wife, Lois, he was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Mary Briles; daughter, Stephanie Briles; brothers, Dennis and Beryl Briles; and son-in-law, Mark Shannon.

Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Melody Shannon of Charleston; son, Brian Briles of Shrewsbury and fiance, Amanda Merrill; grandchildren, Matthew (Jessica) Sanchez of Oak Hill, Cory Sanchez of Morgantown, Cameron Bays of Tornado; step-granddaughter, Courtney Shannon of Philadelphia; sister, Loretta Hannigan of Shrewsbury; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Per his request, cremation has been honored and a small gathering with immediate family will be held at a later date.