Cecil Raymond Dunbar, 96, of Evans, WV, passed away May 17, 2024, in Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, following an extended illness.

He was born November 30, 1927, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Oather Alexander and Elva May (Burdette) Dunbar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jessie (Durie) Dunbar; grandson, Brian Dunbar; brothers, Charlie, Bill and Harold Dunbar; sister, Vera Fuller.

He was a United States Army veteran.. He retired from Ravenswood Aluminum with 33 plus years of service and was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local # 5668 Ravenswood. He was a member of the Ripley Church of Christ, Ripley, WV and enjoyed singing and gardening.

Survivors include his sons, Richard W. (Geraldine) Dunbar of Port Charlotte, FL and Dennis A. (Sandra) Dunbar of Cross Lanes, WV; grandchildren, Lauren McGoskey, Samuel and Matthew Dunbar; great-grandchildren, Hadleigh, Tyler, Cole and Kian.

Service will be 7 p.m. ~ Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with Minister Keenan Goosman officiating. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time-of-service Thursday at the funeral home. Military honors will be provided by the Jackson County Honor Guard prior to service time at the funeral home. Private burial will be Friday, May 24, 2024 at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV.

Condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com