Garry Charles Propst, 76, of Franklin, West Virginia died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 21, 1945 at Franklin and was the son of the late Hubert Hull and Edith Propst Stone.

Garry was a 1964 graduate of Franklin High School and had worked as a custodian at Franklin Elementary School, retired from Walker Manufacturing after 39 years of service, and owned and operated Propst Auctioneer Services for 39 years. He later enjoyed being the proprietor of an antique store, and had a passion for blacksmithing and making handles for tools.  He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, and attended Friends Run Church of the Brethren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Grace Nine Propst, on March 11, 2013.

Surviving are –

One daughter –

Patricia Landis (Brian) of Franklin

An adopted son –

Robert Alexander (Shelia) of Weyers Cave, VA

One granddaughter –

Sabrina Mallow (Chris) of Franklin

And one grandson –

Cody Alexander of Franklin

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday, March 26 at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 27 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Morris officiating.

Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery at Franklin.