Vernal "Rex" Dove

February 14, 1940 - December 19, 2020

MATOAKA – Vernal “Rex” Dove, 80, of Matoaka, died Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born February 14, 1940 in Elgood, he was the son of the late Hoye Dove and Annie McManaway Dove. Mr. Dove was a veteran of the US Army having served in Vietnam. He worked as a coal miner until starting a landscaping business where he worked until his retirement two years ago. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing with his grandkids and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Dove; daughter, Sherri Dove; brothers, Virgil, Clarence (CW), and Tucker; and sister, Linda Maher. Survivors include daughter, Darleen “Angel” Wooten and Rick; grandchildren, Amber Graham and Jeff, Eddie Bennett, Jr., Mandi Wright and husband Timmy and Jessica Goins and J.R.; great-grandchildren, Madison Wright, Kaley and Kelsey Simmons, Jayden Wright, Rayne Simmons, Andrea Goins, Austin Bennett, Tyler Goins, Taylor Goins, Jeffery “Baby Jeff” Hodge and Ryder Goins; and sisters, Mary Henry and Elsie Horton and husband Willard. There will be no services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.