Donald Lohr

Donald A. Lohr Jr. 80 of Winfield, WV, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on April 9, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Don devoted his life to discipleship, relational ministry, and caring for his family. Don was born in Lima, Ohio on March 10, 1946 to Donald A. Lohr Sr. and Marjorie Lohr. He attended Elida High School and graduated in 1964. The following year he wedded his wife, Sharon Gracely. United by their faith they cherished sixty diamond years of marriage. Don was called to the ministry at a young age and began his lifelong commitment to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ by training at a seminary in Illinois. He graduated in 1969 with a theological certificate and took his first pastorate in Indianapolis. He spent over 45 years serving as an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and shepherd to hundreds of people across Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, West Virginia and beyond. His final pastoral assignment came at the Huntington First Church of the Nazarene. He spent his retirement years as an interim minister in churches across the Mountain State. He touched many lives and was a champion for those that needed a hand up. Don had connections across the United States and treasured his golden years reconnecting and traveling with a few of his beloved friends. A baseball enthusiast, Don was a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed watching and going to games with his family. He was an avid supporter of his four grandchildren - the pride and joy of his life - and dedicated time and energy to encouraging them in their endeavors. Left to cherish the beautiful memories of a life well lived are his loving wife, Sharon Lohr; two daughters: Lisa (Terry) Hedrick of Hurricane and Christy (Shawn) Boggs of Scott Depot; his beloved grandchildren: Sierra (Kweja) Little of Saint Albans, Cheyenne (Justin) Smith of Morgantown, Brayton Boggs and Gannon Boggs of Winfield; and three sisters, Linda Kimmel, Marilyn Starr and Becky Crites. The family would like to acknowledge and express deep gratitude to the team of doctors and nurses who cared for Don over the years, especially the nurses who provided him care during his last days at St. Mary’s NeuroTrauma ICU and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. A funeral service celebrating Don’s life will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at Chapman Funeral Home 12848 Winfield Rd, Winfield, WV 25213 with Reverend Marc Price officiating. Friends may visit the family two hours prior to the service. Entombment will follow at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens in Red House, West Virginia. Chapman Funeral Home 12848 Winfield Rd, Winfield WV 25213 is honored to serve the Lohr Family.

Donald Lohr

March 10, 1946 - April 9, 2026