Donald Joe Boylen
March 8, 1937 ~ May 24, 2021
Donald Joe Boylen, age 82, a resident of Philippi, went home on Monday May 24, 2021due to natural causes surrounded by loved ones. Donald was born March 8, 1937 in Philippi a son of the late Henry and Lona (McDaniel) Boylen. Donald was united in marriage on August 29, 1959 in Oakland MD, to Janet Mae (Spotloe) Boylen who survives at home. Also surviving is son, Donald L. Boylen and wife Jacky (Robinson) Boylen of Philippi
Daughter, Diana (Boylen) Hymes and husband William of Philippi
Grandchildren, Joyett Adkins and companion Daniel Arnold, Harley Hymes, Stone Hymes, and Summer Hymes
Great grandchildren, Alexis Adkins, Kearsten Adkins, and Cayden Arnold
Donald was preceded in death by sister, Bonnie Dunnington, and Patty Annon.
Donald worked at General Motors in Cleveland, OH, 27 years as a coal miner in Barbour County, Philippi, IGA, Jackson’s Saw Mill, and Corrosion Prevention and Maintenance in Berea, OH. He served in the US Army, enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved to talk to people and spending time with family and loved driving.
In honor of Donald’s request cremation will be honored.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
So sorry to hear about Donnie Joe’s passing. Have known his family for many years. A great family friend. We caught up on news at Shop and Save every time we were there. Always friendly and happy and always worried about my Mom. God Bless him, I will miss him. Prayers to his family
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Donald Joe Boylen, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Donald Joe Boylen, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
So sad to hear of Donnie Joe this morning. I went to church with his sweet mother for years and knew Donnie for years. After our retirement him and Jack would run into each other at Shop and Save and catch fish at Outer Banks for several minutes. He was a good fella and will miss his chats! RIP Donnie Joe! Ole friends Jack and Jean Rosier
Joy and family,
So sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. I will never forget that smile of his, he was a wonderful person.
May God comfort you and your family through this difficult time.