Donald Lee Gregory

Donald Lee Gregory, age 61, of Rock Cave, WV, passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

He was born June 22, 1964, in Eden, WV, a son of the late Edward Junior and Edith Louise Riley Gregory.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Wayne, Wayne Edward, and John Michael Gregory; two sisters, Margaret Ann and Vickie Lynn Gregory; and one daughter, April Lynn Chidester.

He is survived by one sister, Linda Cesaro of Rock Cave; one brother, Roy David Gregory; one half-sister, Minnie E. Givens of French Creek, WV; four children, Rebecca Chidester of Belington, WV, Danielle Bellomy of Gaines, WV, and Shae Nichole Glasser and Harley Lee Gregory, both of Buckhannon, WV; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

In honoring Mr. Gregory’s wishes, there will be no services, and his body will be cremated. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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