Donnie was born on March 3, 1949, in Montgomery, West Virginia to parents William and Jacqueline Herrald and was the oldest of 5 children.
He was a 1967 graduate of Charleston High School. After high school, he was drafted into the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly during the Vietnam Era. After his service he attended West Virginia State University earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Donnie was a former grandmaster of the Charleston Masonic Lodge #153. He retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways after over 20 years of employment.
Donnie loved spending time with his family, and the joys of his life were his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. If he wasn’t at a softball game or school event cheering them on, you could find him cheering on his beloved West Virginia Mountaineers.
Donnie is preceded in death by his parents William and Jacqueline Herrald, his only sister Deborah Hale and his baby brother Charles Herrald.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Patricia Herrald and daughters Christine Landers (Anthony) of Given, WV; Ashley Templeton (Brian) of Barboursville, WV; Brothers Mason Herrald (Mabel) of Weston, WV; and William Herrald (Mary Sue) of Weston, WV; Grandchildren Melanie, McKenzie and Baylee; Great Grandchildren Brooklin and Alexandra along with several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Donnie’s life will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Tyler Mt. Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Donel C. Kinnard State Veteran’s Cemetery, Institute.
Gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday from 11 until time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com
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