Hoyt Eugene McClure, 87, of Cottageville, WV, passed away February 9, 2024, in Ravenswood Care Center.

He was born November 14, 1936, in Cottageville, WV, the first-born son of the late Laben Hoyt and Audrey Mae (Harris) McClure. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Emma Jean McClure; son, Stanley H. McClure; daughter, Cynthia (McClure) Martin; sisters, Neva F. Canter and Veva King.

He was a graduate of Ravenswood High School. He was a United States Army veteran. Hoyt, was a retired aluminum worker for Constellium of Ravenswood, WV, and a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local # 5668 Ravenswood. He was a founding member of the Cottageville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Millwood United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, hunting and working on projects in his garage. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, Stephen E. (Leshia) McClure of Cottageville; brother, Charles (Jeanette) McClure of Imaly City, MI; daughter in law, Sharon McClure of Parkersburg; grandchildren, Ashley (Cameron) Talbott, Joshua (Diana) McClure, Shelly McClure, Sheena (Tyler) Franklin, Cassandra Hannigan and Brittany (Chris) Myers; 11 great-grandchildren plus several nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Ravenswood Care Center for the excellent and loving care given to Hoyt. We would also like to thank SOAR for the pizza parties and to Marge Flanigan for being such a good friend. He was loving, caring and will forever be missed.

There will be no public service at this time. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV. A celebration of his life will be held in the near future. Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.

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