Obituary of Donald Rex Clevenger

ClevengerDonald Donald Rex Clevenger Donald Rex Clevenger, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 at his home. He was born December 16, 1930 to the late Cecil and Erma Cogar Clevenger in Richwood, WV. He joined the Navy February 5, 1952 and served until February 4, 1960 as a Chief Engineer Mechanic. He leaves his wife, Shirley Deal Clevenger of 48 beautiful years together. He leaves a son, William Clevenger and wife Tammy of Buckhannon; two daughters, Cheryl Clevenger Marlow and husband Jeff of Houston, TX and Teresa Clevenger Bennett and husband Bill of Martinsburg, WV; eight grandchildren, William Clevenger, Jr. and wife Tiffany of Auburndale, FL, Amber Clevenger of Auburndale, Ryan and Chelsey Bennett of Martinsburg, Dylan and Alexis Marlow of Houston and Zane and Noah Clevenger of Buckhannon; three brothers, Cecil Clevenger of Glenn Ferris, WV, Delmer Clevenger of Summersville, WV, Dorlan Clevenger of Diana, WV; two sisters, Vercie Gregory of Mt. Vernon, OH, Joy Jones of Galesburg, MI; a special aunt, Mary and husband Clayton of Kieffer, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene Clevenger, Kenneth Clevenger and Wilmer Clevenger and one sister, Karen Ramsey. Donald was loved by everyone and loved helping others. He leaves behind many nephews, nieces and loving friends who will miss him very much. He loved going to watch his grandchildren play their ballgames, dance recitals and other activities and his yearly fishing trip to Canada. He was a very active sportsman and enjoyed being with his family. He was a faithful Christian and is now at peace with his Lord. Friends will be received Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 5-9 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ralph Miller and the Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Nebo Church Cemetery. Buckhannon VFW Post # 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post # 7 American Legion, DAV Chapters # 5 and # 36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Sunday, January 13, 2008 5 to 9PM Poling-St.Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Monday, January 14, 2008 11AM Poling-St.Clair Funeral Home Burial Mt. Nebo UM Church Cemetery