Donnie Eugene Wilson, Sr., 66, of Romney, WV passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney, WV.

Born on March 28, 1956 in Petersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Wilson and Frances V. (Heavener) Wilson.

Donnie was a graduate of Hampshire High School, Class of 1974 and employed by Trex Corp. of Winchester, VA. He was a lifetime member of the Romney Volunteer Fire Company, a volunteer of the Augusta Volunteer Fire Co. and a former volunteer of the Romney Rescue Squad.  Donnie loved his family and friends and was known for his cheerful personality. His biggest joy in life was being "Pappy" to his granddaughter, Laklynn.

He is survived by a son, Donnie "DJ" E. Wilson, Jr. and wife Allison of Romney, WV, granddaughter, Laklynn Wilson and his sister Teresa Hensler and husband Paul of Capon Bridge, WV.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Romney Fire Hall with Pastor Robert Jeffreys officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until time of service. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Baker, WV.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Romney Vol. Fire Dept., PO Box 970, Romney, WV 26757.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Romney, WV.