K.D. Hess , 53, of Leon, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.

He was born April 9, 1969, in Ripley, WV, a son of the late Bert and Virginia (Miller) Hess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bert A. Hess.

K.D. was currently employed by Mason County Schools as a Bus Operator with 15 years of service. He assisted at the Jackson County Fair as an announcer and was an active auctioneer. K.D. previously served on the Eleanor Fire Department and was an avid supporter of the Ravenswood and Mason FFA. He enjoyed farming on the Pioneer Ranch, riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. K.D. loved his kids, especially his little buddy, Braxton.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 19 years, Kelli (Pauley) Hess; children, James (Amber) Hess, Maliek (Chelsey) Holman, Eain Hess, David Hess, Braxton Hess, Aubree Hess, Megen Casto, Kerstin Ruiz all of Leon; brother, Frank (Paula) Hess of Leon; grandchildren, Daniel Mitchell, Michael Hess, Reign Hess, Caleb Hess, Kolt Hess, Jai'onna Hess, Ni' Klaus Hess and one on the way, Malakai; great-grandchild, Brantley Mitchell.

Service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with Pastor Doug Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Flatrock. Friends may visit with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the funeral home.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.