Charles Edward "Ed" Kirk

Charles Edward ‘Ed’, Kirk, 74 of Kingwood, WV passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV.  

Ed was born on August 10, 1948, in Grafton, WV and was the son of the late Roy and Helen (Riley) Kirk.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Kirk, his two sons, Robert Lewis Lightner of Morgantown, WV and Nicholas E Kirk and wife, Kaleigh of Reedsville, WV and one daughter, Larissa B Kirk and fiancée Angela Walls of Fairmont, WV. 

Ed attended Fairmont State College and served in the United States Army.  He was a foreman at the former Sterling Faucet in Morgantown, WV and a meat cutter at Save a Lot in Kingwood before his health forced him into disability in 2004.  He loved being in the outdoors and taking short family trips.

Besides being a loving husband and father, he lived for his five grandchildren, Tara Grinnan of Fairmont, Lorelai and Elliette Kirk of Reedsville, and Camden and Koven Lightner of Morgantown.  He is also survived by sister-in-law Donna Lamb and husband Bob, sister-in-law Charlotte Collier and husband Tom and brother-in-law, Herman Mason.  Ed is survived by many cousins and extended family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dortha Pratt, brother-in-law, Blake Pratt and nephew, Robert Pratt, sister-in-law Patricia ‘Pat’ Mason, as well as aunts and uncles.

As per his wishes, there will be no viewing or service.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

The family has entrusted Kingwood Funeral Home with his cremation.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Preston County Humane Society or to plant a tree in his memory.

Online condolences can be sent to the Kirk family at www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv.com.

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