Kirk Alan Epling, 61, of Ripley, formerly of Spencer, passed away June 22, 2021 at the Charleston Area Medical Center General. He was born October 21, 1959 in Spencer, WV and is the son of Rev. James O. Epling and the late Betty Jean Gray Epling.

Had worked at Century Aluminum and had his own construction company, "Epling Construction." He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, line dancing and doing construction work. Kirk loved to ride his motorcycle and belonged to the Christian Motorcycle Association and Little Creek Baptist Church.

Left behind to cherish his memory, is his father Rev. James O. Epling; children, Chelsea Epling and Justin Epling (Elizabeth); a grandson Bradley Kirk Epling; two sisters, Anita Epling and Lisa Shreve (Odie); three brothers, Rodney Epling, Darrin Epling (Christa) and James Epling (Cindy); special companion, Deana Larkins; and several nieces and nephews from the Epling and Crihfield families.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. ~ Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Taylor- Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer, WV with Andy Crihfield officiating. Burial will follow at Bartlett Cemetery at Little Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, June 26, 2021 5:00- 8:00 PM at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Sunday.

Taylor- Vandale Funeral Home is providing the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com