Rev. Bert R. Runyon

May 12, 1944 - March 3, 2016

Rev. Bert R. Runyon, Sr., age 71, of Marysville, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A minister for nearly all his life, he was pastor at Solid Foundation Pentecostal Church in Marion, Ohio more than 25 years. He also was former pastor at Lighthouse Church of God in Kenton, Tyler Street Mission in Marion and Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Delaware, Ohio. He was also an associate at Coughlin Auto Group in Marysville, Ohio. He was deeply devoted to his family, his friends and his congregations. He cherished spending time with his grandchildren, especially going fishing. He was known for his smile, laugh and his graceful demeanor. He was born May 12, 1944 in Belo, West Virginia to the late Mose and Lydia Starr Runyon and was also preceded in death by a brother, Mose Runyon, Jr. and a sister, Ada Runyon; and three brothers-in-law, James W. Hall, William Lee Evans and Jody Ooten. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Katherine Jean Hall Runyon, whom he married May 20, 1966 in Troy, Michigan; his children, Randall (Michelle) Runyon of Delaware, Lydia (Todd) Holland of Marysville and Bert (Nichole) Runyon, Jr. of Delaware; grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Engle, Bryant Runyon, Dustin (Emily Wells) Runyon, Dillon (Breanna) Holland and Chevy Lee Holland; step-grandchildren, Bridgett Kitchen, Brad Kitchen and Austin Billingsley; two step great- grandchildren, Carson and Colton; five sisters, Betty (William) Marcum, Mary Ooten, Ida Evans, Shirley (Julian) Ooten and Nora (Jack) Meade; his brothers-and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Joyce Hall, Phyllis and Fred Hayworth, Tim and Susan Hall, April and Tim Roush, and Ann and Bill Whitfield; many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Solid Foundation Pentecostal Church, 1122 Merkel Avenue, Marion, Ohio where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. Saturday at Duncan Fork House of Prayer in Myrtle, West Virginia where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Runyon Cemetery in Belo, West Virginia. Underwood Funeral Home in Marysville, Ohio and Chafin Funeral Home in Delbarton, West Virginia is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.