Douglas "Doug" Paul Moats

Douglas P. Moats of Tacy Community, Barbour County, went on to the big pipeline job in the sky on May 21, 2022.  Doug was born on Nov. 4, 1948 to the late Paul K. and Helen L. (Miller) Moats of Grafton, WV.

Doug is survived by his wife Sharon K. (Campbell) Moats whom he married on Sept. 5, 1970.  He is also survived by his son Clinton D. Moats (Jaclyn) and daughters Carrie E. Moats and Valerie K. (Matt) Lowther.

Doug is also survived by his sister Martha (Earl) McConnell and grandchildren Troy, Seth, Gracie, Hailey, Ethan, Josie and Leighton.

Doug graduated from Grafton High School, class of 1966, and from WV Tech in 1970 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.  His pipeline career took him all over the eastern part of the U.S.  Doug worked for Consolidated Gas, Pace Pipeline, UTI Engineers, and ShalePro in a career spanning more than 50 years designing and building gas pipelines.

He would like to be remembered as a good friend, a Christian, and a loving father and grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, you may send a memorial contribution to the following: Church of the Covenant Memorial Fund, PO Box 26 Grafton, WV 26354. Taylor County Library, 200 Beech Street, Grafton, WV 26354, Philippi Public Library, 91 S Main Street, Philippi, WV 26416.

Family and friends may call for visitation at Bartlett Funeral 202 McGraw Ave Grafton on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 4PM - 7PM and on Wednesday May 25, 2022 from 9AM – 11AM the hour of the funeral with Pastor Lynn Cartwright officiating. Interment will follow at Woodsdale Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the Moats family at www.bartlettfuneralhomewv.com Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Moats family.

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