James Clay McKown, 73, of Arnoldsburg, WV, went home peacefully to be with the Lord April 19, 2022 at his residence.

He was born August 11, 1948 in Calhoun County, WV and was the son of the late Lee Jr. McKown and Marie Wallbrown McKown.

James was a devoted family man, hard worker and storyteller. He loved his family, friends and farm. He enjoyed farming, horses, working in the hay fields and his wife's cooking. He was a member of IUOF Local 132 in Charleston, WV.

Left behind to cherish his memory, is his loving wife of 43  years, Karen Marks McKown of Arnoldsburg; four sons, Doug Marks of Minnora, WV, Phillip Marks of TN, Douglas Marks (companion, Leah McCumbers) and Dustin Marks (Kaitlin) all of Arnoldsburg; three great-grandchildren, James, Kristopher and Kaden Marks; six sisters, Patty Dickey (George), Joyce Newell (Paul), Sherry Dalo, Judy Schartiger (Rodney), Donna Butler (Clarence) and Sandra Butler (Paul); two brothers, Eddie and Mike McKown; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Dean Marks; sister, Frances Greathouse; and four brothers, Danny, Jerry, Johnny and Eugene McKown.

James donated his body to the West Virginia University Human Gift Registry. There will be no services at this time.

Arrangements provided by Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com