Kenneth Harold Kepner

He was born Aug. 15, 1942, in Elkins a son of the late Fred Kepner and the late Avis Fisher Kepner. On March 6, 1963, he married Rosa Lee Mullenax, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Brenda McDonald and Beth Coger and husband, Junior, all of Elkins. Also surviving are grandchildren, Joshua McDonald and wife, Jennifer, Tosha Lantz and husband, Tommy, Courtney Roy and husband, Tyler, Jeremy Coger and fiance, Rilee, Bradley Grey, Joriea, Keith and Chris Kepner; brothers, Donald Kepner of Ohio and Richard Kepner of Pennsylvania; and several great grandchildren.

Also preceding him in death was a son, Kenneth “Buddy” Kepner; a son-in-law, Tim McDonald; and brothers, Harry Kepner and Joe Kepner.

Mr. Kepner attended the schools of Randolph County and was employed as a molder for Kelly Foundry and Machine Company for many years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed hunting for deer and turkey, loved deer camp with his friends and loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, from the funeral home chapel with Joey Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Kenneth Harold Kepner.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.