My family always had great respect for the Casto family. My brother (Mark French) was in class with Corky, and also a Korean War veteran. I was in Tom's class, and also remember Evelyn very well. I'm so sorry for your loss, and will keep the family in prayer. God bless each of you.
Lois Mandeville Dobbins
October 23, 2017 | Inman, SC
So sorry to hear of the passing of Corky. I have known him since I was little. My grandfather and my father Doug Walker were good friends with him and his father too. Thinking of family and especially Evelyn. We were majorettes together a million years ago. Please accept my sincere symphathy. Patti Walker Mellert Rose.
Patti Rose
October 21, 2017 | Ravenswood, WV | Friend
Rusty, Bill and Evelyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many memories our Corky and your family. He was a man whose generosity extended to the community and the hospitality of your family is fondly remembered. May God comfort you during this time of loss. Love, Nick and Linda
Nick and Linda Johnson
October 20, 2017 | Charleston, WV
My sincere sympathy to the Casto family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill, Becky, Rusty and Mrs. Casto.
Debbie Workman Steffick
October 19, 2017 | Washington, D.C.
I got my first bike there in the early 60s, , I think it was from Corky and his dad, everyone in the Casto family has always been very nice,
Carl Landers
October 19, 2017 | St. Albans, WV
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don & Dee Karns
October 19, 2017 | Nitro, WV
Rusty, thinking of you and your family. God Bless!
Little Burdette
October 19, 2017 | Pawleys Island, SC
Mr. Casto was always such a sweet, kind man. I loved going in the store as a child with my dad - I remember Mr. Casto always smiling, happy, glad to see us. My sincere condolences to the family.
Karen Frazier
October 19, 2017 | Nitro, WV
Corky was a presence in that wonderful little town of Nitro. He and his family were part of the foundation upon which many of us grew into responsible citizens.
Whether it was a golf outing or a dinner table, my entire family admired him and enjoyed his company....
It is a sad loss...
Peace be with you,
George Hogshead
Raleigh, NC
October 19, 2017
Russell W. “Corky” Casto, 85, of Nitro, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
“Corky” was a lifelong resident of Nitro, 1950 graduate of Nitro High School where he played football and baseball, former of employee of Monsanto. He and his wife were the owners of Casto Hardware in Nitro. He was a member of Sleepy Hollow Country Club for 26 years and loved to play a round of golf at the club. He was a member of the Nitro Senior Citizens, American Legion, VFW, Korean War Veterans Association, and loved to talk about the Civil War at round tables. Corky proudly served his country during the Korean War in the US Army. He enjoyed going down to Tutor’s in Nitro each morning for breakfast. The employees were so kind to him. He loved the town of Nitro and always wanted to see the town prosper and grow.
Corky was preceded in death by his parents Russell W., Sr. and Althea Goodall Casto and his son Kirk Casto.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years Evelyn Hudnall Casto, sons Rusty Casto, of Nitro and Bill Casto and wife Rebecca of Hurricane, brother Thomas F. Casto and wife Beverly of Cross Lanes, and a host of other family members and friends.
A service to celebrate Corky’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 20, 2017 at Nitro Church of Christ with Minister Andy Shamblin and Rev. Dr. Gary Nelson officiating. Entombment will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 PM Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Nitro Church of Christ and an hour prior to the service on Friday.
Flowers are welcome or you may make memorial contributions to: Kirk Casto Memorial Scholarship, C/O University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave, SE, Charleston, WV 25304.
The family wants to thank the Nitro Fire Department, Metro 911, and Hospice for all the wonderful care and support, caregiver Marlene Tucker Kelly.
Corky’s love for Nitro and the people was contagious in our family. We have such fond memories in the past years. “THANK YOU, NITRO”
Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium is assisting the Casto family and you may express on-line condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com
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