Douglas R. "Doug" Skeen, 64, of Evans passed away April 21,2026. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Pamela Skeen. He was born July 19, 1961 in Charleston and was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Overton and Mary Louise Skeen. Additional survivors include brothers David O. Skeen (Diana Smithey) of Stafford, Va; and Danny L. Skeen of Ripley; sister Donna K. Skeen of Ripley; and stepson Michael McDonough (Jenna) of Middletown, Ohio. As well as Grandchildren Wren and Boone. Arrangements are being handled by Casto Funeral Home in Evans with burial to take place at Jackson Memory Gardens in Cottageville.

Doug had been a longtime employee of the City of Ripley and had served as City Treasurer from 1989 to 1995 and as Project Manager and Information Specialist before retiring in November 2019. He was a successful grant writer for the City of Ripley and other organizations. He was a freelance writer for the Jackson Herald and Jackson Star News and was the recipient of numerous press awards for his columns and articles in the 1990s.

Doug loved people and cherished growing up in Ripley. He attended Ripley Baptist Temple. He graduated with highest honors from WV State University and was commencement speaker for the Class of 1985. He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, International History Honorary and Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society. He enjoyed local history and often wrote on those topics. Doug was also a member of the National Sons of The American Revolution as a descendent of Patriot soldier Peter Skeen. Doug had many interests. Gunsmithing was a favorite hobby. He was a longtime training instructor for water and wastewater operators He had served on the Board of Directors of the WV Rural Water Association, the Little Kanawha Transit Authority, the Ripley CVB and as a member of the Cedar Lakes Foundation. He was a licensed water toperator, a nationally certified floodplain manager, and an OSHSA certified safety instructor. Doug had also been a member of the City of Ripley Events Committee which was very near and dear to him. He thoroughly loved working for his hometown.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with Pastors Grant Garber and Rick Perrine officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

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