Donald E. Gillenwater, age 88 of Gallipolis, died Saturday afternoon January 1, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Born December 1, 1933 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Edward William and Mamie Casto Gillenwater. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his beloved wife, Alice Memphis Brumfield Gillenwater, 2 sons, Gerald Lee Gillenwater and Larry Joe Gillenwater, and a beloved daughter in law, Elizabeth Pearl Gillenwater.

Don was a United States Army Veteran. He was a retired construction worker and farmer. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling and was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed Christian music. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church in Crown City.

He is survived by his 4 children, Kenny (Brenda) Gillenwater, David (Sandy) Gillenwater, Ronnie (Jackie) Gillenwater all of Crown City and Rita (Tony) Craig of Waterloo and a special son, Eric (Holly) Gillenwater, along with 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, Waverly Dawn Secoy, Kahmila Penic and KayVajonn Penic.                                                                            Don was loved by his family and friends and will be truly missed.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM.  Friday January 7, 20221 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 till 8 PM. Pallbearers will be Tony Craig, Eric Gillenwater, Brad Gillenwater, Brian Secoy, Jason Brumfield and Kenny Gillenwater.

Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the VFW #4464 Honor Guard.

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