Charles “Ken” Poling, 86, of South Charleston, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Aileen and Neil Stalnaker and brother, Roger.
He retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital and was also a volunteer there after his retirement. He was a member of Mountain Heights Church. He loved his church and his church family.
Ken is survived by his wife of 43 years, Maggie; and sister, Trudie (Lane) Hanson of Weeki Wachee, FL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Mountain Heights Church, South Charleston with Pastor Brian Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Heights Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, South Charleston, WV 25309.
A great soul has departed but the memories will last a lifetime. God gave Ken a beautiful soul, it’s definitely one of a kind. Ken never met a stranger. He would do anything just to see someone smile. He was so thoughtful, kind, and gentle to everyone around him. Ken touched so many lives. A lot of stories have been shared but I’m sure there were hundreds of hearts he touched over the years. Taking time out of his busy schedule just to show someone he cared. Lifting their spirits so they would feel loved. Hospital patients telling him years later what a difference he made. Ken definitely made a difference in my life and I’m truly blessed and thankful God gave me the privilege of knowing him. Ken holds a special place in my heart. And as long as my heart is beating, until the day I take my last breath, Ken’s life will continue on. So until we meet again, I better brush up on some corny jokes and find a way to magically retrieve all the coins he left behind. You are dearly loved and will be forever missed.
Karen Clark
I worked at Thomas for many yrs,,saw Kenny very often & he was such a happy go lucky person, always would speak & talk a bit, was always a cut-up, am so sorry Maggie for your loss also, you are in my mind & heart.
I knew Ken from my years of working at Thomas Hospital. He was always happy & friendly with everyone. Maggie you are in my prayers.
What a wonderful man and friend. I have thought about him often and wondered how he was doing. Maggie, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I carry so many fond memories with me, including his many tricks.