Keith Eugene Yoak, 52, of Kenna, West Virginia, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 4, 2026, at WVU Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, West Virginia.
He was born March 20, 1974, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of Michael E. and Molly E. Richards Yoak.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Orland G. And Pauline E. (Pyne) Richards; his paternal grandparents Delmas and Bernadine Yoak; and his cousin Matt Williams.
He is survived by his parents Michael and Molly Yoak of Big Bend, West Virginia; his brother Rick Yoak (Whitney) of Big Springs, WV; nephews Wyatt Yoak of Big Springs, WV; Hunter Yoak of Youngstown, Ohio; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and family that loved him. He is also survived by his girlfriend of many years, Lisa Rucker and her children, Sydney, Joel, Luke and Morgan Rucker, who became his family.
Keith loved hunting, fishing, and his many friends. He had a big heart, was a loving man and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Stump Funeral Home & Cremation, Inc., 1440 Arnoldsburg Road, Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, with Evangelist John Keith officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the funeral service at Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend, West Virginia. Fond memories and words of comfort can be shared with the Yoak family at www.stumpfuneralhomes.com
