Kenneth Thurman McGilton, 30, of Middlebourne, West Virginia, died February 21, 2006. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on December 10, 1975.

He was an employee of Ormet Corporation working from Local # 5760. Ken served in the U. S. Navy from 1995 through 1998.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Alan McGilton.

Surviving are his mother, Janet Lee Hummel McGilton; three sisters, Tracy (Paul) Ponsetti of Wheeling, Crystal Pollock of St. Clairsville and Candy (Eric) Fisher of Wheeling; two brothers, Richard (Kayla) McGilton Jr. of Shadyside and Eric (Christine) Hamilton of Woodsfield; seven nieces and nephews, Ashley Ponsetti, Destiny Eppley, Sarriah Pollock, Neilie Dimmerling, Ian McGilton, Regan Hamilton and Gavan McGilton.

At Ken?s request there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Navy Veterans Association, Ohio Chapter, 407 Vine St. #267, Cincinnati OH 45202 or the DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.