Lee Kalar

June 2, 1944 - November 27, 2018

Lee Kalar, age 74 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Davis Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1944 at Kerens, a son of the late Oscar Ray and Virginia Mae Snyder Kalar. On October 14, 1978 in Elkins he was married to Catherine Sue Gainer Kalar who survives in Elkins. Also surviving is one son, Brian Kalar and wife Mycha of Elkins; one daughter, Janel Martin and husband Ian of Fairmont, WV. One brother, Aaron Richard Kalar and wife Roberta Mae of Montrose, one sister, Jean Wilmoth of Parsons and two beloved grandchildren, Kobe Lincoln and Bowen Kash Kalar also survive. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Ernest, Lester, Jimmy Jr. and Kenny and four sisters, Ellen, Ada, Inetta and Inez. Lee was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. He was employed as an Accountant and Internal Auditor at Davis Memorial Hospital for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elkins. Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, December 1st at the Tomblyn Funeral Home with Pastor L. Scott Hamby officiating. Interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery where presentation of the American Flag will be made by members of the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard Program. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 in memory of Lee. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Lee Kalar. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.