Roger Ray Casto, age 80, of Lake, West Virginia, passed away suddenly due to a traumatic brain injury on October 12, 2025.

He was born on April 7, 1945, at Lake, WV, to the late Olie and Ethel Casto.

Roger was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cathy Sue Casto, his sisters Florence Ball, Nadell Shreve, Linda Ball, Helena Pullen and Deloris Casto; his brothers Johnny Casto, Jerry Casto, and Cecil Casto; and a special nephew, Scotty Vincent.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Casto; his son, Roger Casto II and wife Frances; his daughter, Teresa Darnell and husband Tim; and his cherished grandchildren Jonathon Casto (Beth Burgess), Zachery Casto (Alexis Truxhall), Breanna Jeffrey (Lauren LeBoeuf-Jeffrey), Emily Epling (Caleb Williamson), Caley Epling (Drew Blair), and Colton Epling (Josey Asbury). Roger was also blessed with great-grandchildren Walker Casto (main man walk), Aubrey Casto (beautiful), Annaka Casto (sweetheart), Zeplyn Casto (wild man) and Sophia Burgess, who brought him great joy. Roger is also survived by his brother, Dale Casto, and his sisters Margaret Vance and Genevieve Akers and a host of nephews and nieces.

Roger served his country in the Vietnam War. Though he came home shattered, he did not let that keep him down. He faced life with strength and resilience, building a life filled with love, family, and the simple joys that mattered most. He was a man who loved the outdoors and found peace in the woods. Roger enjoyed coon hunting, deer hunting, and bear hunting, and he especially cherished the times he spent hunting with his brother-in-law, Curtis. Those moments brought him happiness and memories that his loved ones will forever hold dear. He will be remembered for his courage, his love for his family, and the kindness and humor he shared with everyone around him. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Gone hunting in heaven’s woods, forever in our hearts.

Pallbearers will be, his son Roger Casto, his grandsons, Jonathon Casto, Zachery Casto, Colton Epling, son-in-law Tim Darnell, Mark Vincent, and Jesse Price.

Honorary Pallbearer, Billy Ray Hayes, Walker Casto, and Zeplyn Casto.

Services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, October 17, 2025, at Freeman Funeral Home with Danny Bailey and Wiley Kent officiating. Burial will follow at the Memory Gardens, Danville, WV.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at the funeral home.

Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, WV is in charge of the arrangements.