Donald "Donnie" Neil Rinehart

Donald Neil Rinehart, 48, of Ridgeley, WV, joined his father and his heavenly father on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Donnie was born on May 16, 1974 in Morgantown, raised on the family farm in Aurora, and spent most of his adult life in Ridgeley.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jacqueline L. (Brooks) Rinehart of Ridgeley; his mother, Jean (Patterson) Rinehart of Aurora; one daughter, Amie Dawn Chandler and her husband Matt; a grandson, Damien Donald of Winchester, VA; step-children, Dean, Tanya, and Samantha, and one step grandson, Levi Rosenberger, all of Ridgeley; his sister, Debra A. Stone of Terra Alta; a special friend, Donnie Friend of Terra Alta; and a brother-in-law, Adam Stone of Rowlesburg; a niece, Jennifer Taylor and her three children of Utah, and nephew, Jeremy and friend Kayla Nelson of Morgantown, many aunts, uncles, and cousins that he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his loving father Randy Rinehart; maternal grandparents, Okey and Mary Lou Patterson; and his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Mary Rinehart.

Donnie was a happy, fun, loving, and giving person from youth to manhood. He was always willing to help others “because it’s the right thing to do”. There was very little he couldn’t do. After a little thought, he could improve, invent, or come up with a better or easier way to get things done. He spent hours in his garage working on vehicles, bikes, 4x4’s, anything with and engine, mechanical, electrical, usually for others. He owned his own business for a while “4 Fingers Auto” that was always the favorite hangout for all his numerous friends.

Donnie was employed by the town of Ridgeley. He loved growing up and working on the family farm. Other passions included spending time with family, friends, camping, floating on the river, history, hiking in the woods, and animals.

Friends will be received at the Stemple Ridge United Methodist Church, 948 Stemple Ridge, Aurora, WV  on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 12:00 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2:00pm with Pastor Sabrina Tenney officiating. Interment will follow at the Stemple Ridge Cemetery.

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