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Charles “Chuck” H. Liston, 91, of Kingwood, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Kingwood, WV, on February 10, 1935, a son of the late James Samuel Liston and Alverta Hazel (Groves) Liston.
He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He attended the Pleasantdale United Methodist Church and the Albright Methodist Church. Chuck also held the position of Trustee on the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church board. He was an avid Mountaineer, Pirates and Steelers fan. Chuck and Phyllis were well known “ICONS” for attending the youth sporting events for their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved camping and hunting. Chuck was proud of his service to his community. He was one of the first volunteer EMT’s for KAMP ambulance and was a Preston County Constable for over 20 years. He worked as a construction superintendent for most of his life. He worked for his brother at Mountaineer Contractors and later owned and operated CH Liston Contracting. He lastly worked for Brad Bolyard at High-Country Contracting where he retired at 78 years old. Throughout his career he constructed many buildings in the area.
Chuck was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by one daughter, Debra Benson of Kingwood; three sons, Samuel Liston and wife Candace of Morgantown, Randall Liston and wife Sharon of Kingwood and Ricky Liston and wife Lisa of Kingwood; eleven grandchildren, Brooks (Cyndi) Liston, Mitchell Liston, Courtney (Scott) Kirby, James Benson, Myles (Lauren) Liston, Deidre (Eric) Aebi, Daniel (Kim) Liston, Matt (Sarah) Liston, Katelyn (Jeremy) Preston, Devon (Bryan) Layfield and Derica Liston and companion Randy Beitzel; 23 great grandchildren, Abby, Lacey, Beau, Ava, Ella, Kendall, Caroline, Parker, Natalie, Carson, Hannah, Alex, Desiree, Finnlee, Liam, Mia, Amelia, Ada, Riley, Gabriella, Makenzie, Mason and Adalyn; two great-great grandchildren, Tye and Callie and one brother-in-law, Larry Wable of Rivesville.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Phyllis Ann Liston on June 29, 2021; three brothers; Glenn Liston, Howard Liston and Russell Liston; infant brother, Samuel Liston; two sisters, Mary Cale and Geraldine Liston; a great granddaughter, Alivia Jean Liston; a son-in-law, Clayton Benson and a sister-in-law, Clara Wheeler.
Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 10 am until the 11am service time with Brad Bolyard officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Stonerise Home Health, Preston Memorial Hospital, Amedisys Hospice and especially his son Ricky for the wonderful care of their father.
Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.