Kip Lawrence Captor, 65, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away at his home Tuesday Feb. 4, 2025.

Kip was born Feb. 28, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Robert L. and Mary Agnes (Ferrari) Captor.

He recently retired from Industrial Resources in Fairmont, WV, on Dec. 31, 2024, where he was Manager of Purchasing.

Kip was a member of the Smithfield Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Fairmont State University, with a BS in Civil and Industrial Engineering Technology and member of TKE Fraternity, serving as Chapter President and 10 years as Alumni President.

His other memberships included: WV Hunter Education Hall of Fame, founding member of Marion County WV Hunter Education, teaching since July 1990, lead instructor since March of 1991, logging over 3500 hours of instruction, NWTF since 1990, Ruffed Grouse Society, life-member Amateur Trapshooting Assoc., NRA benefactor member, WV Sportsman and Firearm Assoc, serving as both Secretary and President, Marshall County Hunting and Fishing Club and the Jefferson County Ohio Sportsman Assoc.

Kip's passion was hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and helping and teaching all of those involved.

Kip is survived by his brother, Nick Captor and companion Tracy of Washington, PA, aunt, Gilda Ferrari of Columbus, OH, and several wonderful cousins.

Kip's wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of his Life is being planned and will

be announced.

Arrangements for Kip are in the care of J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to: American Diabetes Assoc. www.jefosterfh.com