Billy Glen Kauffer, 85, of Ashton, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026. He was born November 15, 1940 in Glen Alum, W.Va., a son of the late, Travis Glen Kauffer and Mary Noe Hutchinson. He is also preceded in death by his life partner, Charlotte Richardson; son, Terry Kauffer (Lisa); step-daughter, Tina Richardson; brothers, Tony Kauffer, Tom Kauffer, Scott Hutchinson and James David Hutchinson and by a brother-in-law, Dana Tolliver. He was retired from Inco Alloys International after 32 years of service. He is survived by one daughter, Tammy Payne (Gary); one sister, Sue Tolliver; step-son, Greg Hill (Karen); nine grandchildren, Kari Shumaker (Charlie), Travis Kauffer, Brad Cooper, Shawn Kauffer, Courtney Kauffer, Savannah Rosenberg (Lewis), Summer Bolton (Noah), Todd Hill (Amber), Sarah Hill; seven great grandchildren, Allen Shumaker (Emmie), Teygan Kauffer, Addyson Cooper, Marnie Kauffer, Zorah Bolton, Easton Hill and Kylee Hill; two great-great grandchildren, Charles Shumaker and Piper Malone. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Moores Chapel Cemetery, Ashton, W.Va., with Pastor Ronnie Long officiating. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wallace
