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Donnie M. Grey

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Donnie M. Grey

Birth
Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
14 Jun 2022 (aged 90)
Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Florence, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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DONNIE M. GREY, 90 of Burgettstown, PA passed away Tuesday June 14, 2022 at the home which he was born. He was born July 17, 1931 in Burgettstown, PA, son of the late Cecil N. and Frances Valjean Gardner Grey. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Alma Louise "Lou" Saffle Grey (1999); daughter, Valerie Ann Grey (1991); sisters, Patty Holt, Margie Knapp; brother, John Grey (late Nellie); aunt, Betty Neeley (late Frank); companion, Diane Freshwater.

Donnie served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy; a civic leader in the community; former deputy sheriff of Washington County; police chief of Hanover Twp.; charter member of Hanover VFD; township supervisor; Burgettstown Area School Board member for 40 years. He was an owner/operator and drove for Weir Cove trucking until his retirement in 1991. He was also a member of Fort Vance historical society; owner of Cedar Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast in Natchez, MS; served on Hanover Twp. sewer board until his passing. He was an avid collector. He attended Tucker United Methodist Church; member of Richard Vaux Lodge No. 454 F. & A.M.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Lanna Barkley (Rick); grandson, Janson Barkley (Jessica); granddaughter, Caraline Barkley (Jessie Scarise); friends Lori and Elizabeth; brother, Richard Grey (Charleen); sisters, Barbara Libengood (late Lee), Donna Gates (Mike), Sue Brown (Richard); brother-in-law, Larry Knapp; many nieces/nephews. He is also survived by his close "Twister" friends.

Visitation will be Sunday June 19, 2022 1-3 & 6-8 at STEEL & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 380 Penco Road, Weirton, WV where the funeral will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kenn Jacobs presiding. Burial will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA. Military funeral honors will be provided at the cemetery by American Legion Post No. 10 honor guard.
DONNIE M. GREY, 90 of Burgettstown, PA passed away Tuesday June 14, 2022 at the home which he was born. He was born July 17, 1931 in Burgettstown, PA, son of the late Cecil N. and Frances Valjean Gardner Grey. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Alma Louise "Lou" Saffle Grey (1999); daughter, Valerie Ann Grey (1991); sisters, Patty Holt, Margie Knapp; brother, John Grey (late Nellie); aunt, Betty Neeley (late Frank); companion, Diane Freshwater.

Donnie served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy; a civic leader in the community; former deputy sheriff of Washington County; police chief of Hanover Twp.; charter member of Hanover VFD; township supervisor; Burgettstown Area School Board member for 40 years. He was an owner/operator and drove for Weir Cove trucking until his retirement in 1991. He was also a member of Fort Vance historical society; owner of Cedar Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast in Natchez, MS; served on Hanover Twp. sewer board until his passing. He was an avid collector. He attended Tucker United Methodist Church; member of Richard Vaux Lodge No. 454 F. & A.M.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Lanna Barkley (Rick); grandson, Janson Barkley (Jessica); granddaughter, Caraline Barkley (Jessie Scarise); friends Lori and Elizabeth; brother, Richard Grey (Charleen); sisters, Barbara Libengood (late Lee), Donna Gates (Mike), Sue Brown (Richard); brother-in-law, Larry Knapp; many nieces/nephews. He is also survived by his close "Twister" friends.

Visitation will be Sunday June 19, 2022 1-3 & 6-8 at STEEL & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 380 Penco Road, Weirton, WV where the funeral will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kenn Jacobs presiding. Burial will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA. Military funeral honors will be provided at the cemetery by American Legion Post No. 10 honor guard.

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PARENTS OF LANNA & VALERIE
GRANDPARENTS OF JANSON & CARALINE

U.S. NAVY SEABEES KOREA



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