Melvin Elmer Donohew , 92, of Evans, WV (Mason County) departed his earthly life and entered into the presence of the Lord on November 4, 2023 at home following an extended illness.

He was born October 7, 1931 in Evans, the son of the late Charles Melvin and Mamie Belle (Miller) Donohew. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by half brothers, Clarence Campbell, Golden Delbert Campbell, Jessie Oliver Donohew; brother, Russel Donohew; sister, Mamie Marie (Donohew) Miller; granddaughter, Tember Howell and a great granddaughter, Brooklyn Rogers.

Melvin loved the Lord and was a founding charter member of the Evans Church of God. He also loved his family and community. He was a retired crane operator from Alcan Aluminum and member of the United Steelworkers Union Local #5668 Ravenswood. He enjoyed playing corn hole, hunting, riding horses and was an honorary life member of Jackson County Horse Club, Inc.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Opal Louise (Conger) Donohew; children, Richard Donohew, Pamela (Kim) Wandling, Sandra (George Jr) Keefer , Timothy (Melody) Donohew, Douglas (Terri) Donohew, Jason (Natasha) Donohew; grandchildren, Crystal Donohew, Josh Donohew, Ashley (Opie) Lucas, Cynthia (Brent) Fetty, Russell (Danelle) Wandling, Kristin (Eric) Blake, Katrina (Robbie) Greenlee, Bridgett (Justin) Matheny, Alisha (Trent) Cain, Rebecca (Anthony) Linger, Trenton Donohew, Valerie Patterson, Heather (Steven) Gooderham Jr., Travis Donohew; 23 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Evans Church of God with Pastor Benjamin Riggleman officiating. Burial will follow in the Creston Cemetery, Evans. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.

In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to the "Missions Fund" at the Evans Church of God, 1602 Evansview Road, Evans, WV 25241

The family would like to express a special thank you to Tri-State Life Care and Hospice of Huntington for their personal and professional care.