Donald B. Prunty, 75, of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 15, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born Oct. 8, 1934, at Cox's Mill's, the son of the late Minter G. and Viola Mae Prunty.

Don was a graduate of Troy High School, attended Glenville State College and served two years in the United States Army. He was a former employee of B&O Railroad and retired from E.I. Dupont with 31 years of service as an electrical and instrument technician. He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church and was an ordained Deacon for 48 years, member of the South Parkersburg Choir and Men's Choir, Association of Retired Men's Group and Good Samaritan Sunday School Class. He enjoyed his grandchildren, loved to travel, hunt and camp. He loved to go on Mission Trips with the youth. He also volunteered many hours to the West Virginia Baptist Convention, the Parchment Valley Conference Center in Ripley, W.Va., and Meals for One with the Salvation Army.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine N. Prunty; two sons, Darron (Ginny) and Wesley Jay (Cathy), all of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, David and Donnie Prunty, Virginia Hope and Teresa Prunty, all of Parkersburg; one great-grandchild, Sophie Prunty of Parkersburg; three brothers, Hobert of Vienna, Minter G. Jr. of Middlefield, Ohio, and a twin, Ronald of Amhurst, Mass; and two sisters, Mary Dutton and Marie Harasyn, both of Camden, S.C.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Gail, Ardith, Otho and Richard; three sisters Gwendolyn Stout, Evelyn Cooper and Maxine McCullough; and an infant sister, Minoka Prunty.

Don was an inspiration to all and he lived his life with great love for his family, friends and church family. Their continued support gave him so much strength over the last several years.

Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at South Parkersburg Baptist Church with the Revs. Joe Busch, Ed Rogers and Hobert Prunty officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens with military honors by American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be today from 2-8 p.m. at the church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com, the "Exclusive Provider" for Veterans & Family Memorial Care SM.

Memorial contributions may be made in Donald's name to South Parkersburg Baptist Church, 1655 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

The family would like to thank Dr. Randall Heavener, Dr. Nik Shah, the nursing staff of the Infusion Center, and Housecalls Hospice. A special thank you to the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Fifth Floor nursing staff, you were such a comfort in our time of need.