Kenneth "Honk" Evans

Kenneth Dwayne "Honk" Evans, 60, of Mannington, WV formerly from Metz, passed away on November 6, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born August 3, 1966, in Wadsworth, Ohio, Kenny was the son of the late David Milton Evans and Roselene Francis Martin Evans. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Jackson Evans, and his brother, Daniel Rex Evans.

Kenny leaves behind a lifetime of memories and enough stories to keep family gatherings entertained for generations. He is survived by his sisters, Debbie and Rob Stout, Sheryl and GregKlages; his brother, David and Debbie Gump Evans; and his companion, Patty Rogers all of Mannington; along with several nieces and nephews who all knew that spending time with Uncle Bud as they called him usually came with a lot of chaos and laughter.

A graduate of North Marion High School, Kenny worked throughout the years for Eckerd's, Dynatech Drilling, and Tim Core's Car Reconditioning. While he worked hard, those who knew Kenny understood that he truly believed life was meant to be enjoyed.

Growing up in Metz, Kenny was well known for his adventures on Johnny Cake Road, where he and his friends spent countless days and nights making memories, raising a little harmless trouble, and living life to the fullest. If there was a good time to be had, chances are Kenny was in the middle of it.

As a youngster, he kept his mother on her toes with an endless supply of practical jokes and shenanigans. Together, Kenny and his brother David formed a partnership dedicated to mischief that tested the patience of their parents but provided years of laughter for everyone else.

Kenny loved camping adventures at the Jug in Middlebourne WV with his parents and in recent years with his sister Debbie, at Seneca Rocks. He enjoyed family holidays, gathering with loved ones, and standing proudly at the grill as self-appointed head chef. During the holidays, his legendary ham became the centerpiece of many family meals. Whether you called him a cook, a grill master, or a holiday ham specialist, one thing was certain: nobody left hungry.

He never met a stranger, rarely turned down a chance to celebrate, and believed that some of life's best moments happened around a campfire, at a family gathering, or while telling stories with good friends. His laugh, sense of humor, and ability to create fun wherever he went will be deeply missed.

While Kenny spent much of his life making people laugh and enjoying every moment, he could, his family finds peace in knowing that during his lengthy stay in the hospital, he gave his heart to Jesus.

We are thankful because we have that reassurace that Heaven just got a little louder, a little livelier, and probably already has Kenny organizing a cookout, telling stories, and convincing old friends to pull a few harmless pranks.

A memorial service will be held on December 5, 2028, at 1:00 p.m. at the Metz Church of God of Prophecy, 7950 Husky Highway, Metz, WV, with Shelly Dye and Rev. Ron Yoder officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, WV.

Though his family and friends will miss him dearly, they take comfort in knowing that "Honk" lived exactly the way he wanted: surrounded by people he loved, making people laugh, and collecting stories that will be told for years to come.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our stories."