Myron Melvin King , 73, of Evans, WV, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 27, 1949, in Evans, WV, a son of the late Harold and Madeline (Kay) King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth and Alvin King and one sister, Iva Louise Sayre.

Myron was a 1966 graduate of Ripley High School and a retired Mechanic from DuPont Washington Works, Parkersburg, with 32 years of service. He had several interests through the years such as hunting, fishing, and working in the yard, but his all-time favorite thing to do was collecting, shooting, and talking about guns. Myron never met a stranger or had a problem talking or joking around with others.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 35 years, Dianna (Fry) King; son, Eric King and his wife Debbie of Ripley; daughter, Lisa Butcher of Cottageville; step-sons, Kent Morningstar and his wife, Lisa of Idaho, Spencer Morningstar and his wife, Micki of Washington; brother, Harley (MaryAnn) King of Evans; sisters, Tressie (Russell Jr.) Steele of Evans, Linda Donohew of Evans; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. A gathering and celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his home place, 2 Blaine Drive, Evans, WV.