Thomas F. "Tom" Casto, 85, of Dunbar, formerly of Poca, died October 26, 2014 after a long illness.

He was born in Given, on October 15, 1929 to the late Oakie and Wavie Casto.

Tom retired from Borden's, formerly Valley Bell, after 24 years of service. He was a member of Teamsters Local 175 and Teamster's retirees club. Tom served in the United States Marine Corp from 1950 to 1952 on active duty during the Korean Conflict and was discharged with honors. He was a horse and dog trader with a huge love of horses.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by sisters, Viola and Virginia; brother, Cleston.

He is survived by his loving companion of thirty years, Carol; son, Thomas David Casto and wife, Linda, of St. Albans; daughter, Denise Haddox of Charleston, brother, Robert Casto and wife, Leota, of Malta, Ohio; step-children, Harry Cooke and wife, Mary, of Teays Valley, Leslie White and wife, Annette, of Columbus, Ohio, Timothy White and wife, Wanda, of Clay, Edward Shaffer and wife, Monica, of Germany; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Dr. Sheth and Dr. Challa for Tom's wonderful care.

Services will be at held 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Reverend Alvie Witt officiating. Burial will follow in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Institute.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.