Donald Ray Robinette, Sr.

Donald Ray Robinette, 71, of the Shady Woods Subdivision in Pie, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2025.

He was born June 11, 1954, at Road Branch, WV, the son of the late Basil and Martha Robinette of Ragland, WV. He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Ward of Statesville, NC, and three brothers, Clarence Robinette of Delbarton, WV, James Robinette of New Tazewell, TN, and Ronnie Robinette of Williamson, WV. 

He was the Assistant Pastor of the Wharncliffe Church of God, and he loved his church family very much. 

He is survived by the love of his life, Wilma Robinette, having been married for 49 years. His three children, Teddy Robinette of the home, Donald (Pearlie) Robinette, Jr. of Beech Creek, WV, and Cassandra Oliver of Rockwell, NC. Two sisters, Emma (Howard) Duncan of Ragland, WV, Sandra (Jimmy) Muncy of Chattaroy, WV, and one brother, Basil (Brenda) Robinette of Statesville, NC.

He leaves behind eight grandchildren and one great-grandson: Aaron Robinette, Bryson Robinette, and Kassidi Robinette of Beech Creek, WV; Hannah Robinette of Yawkey, WV; Jonathan Simpkins and Christopher Simpkins of Rockwell, NC; Olivia Hegler of Albemarle, NC; and one great-grandson, Oliver Hegler of Albemarle, NC. He loved them all very much. 

Friends may gather with the family at The Church of God at Sarah Ann, WV on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a special service at 7:00 PM. 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 27, 2025 also at the church with Rev. Gary Starr, Rev. Rick Endicott, Rev. David Ferguson, and Bro. Billy Burton officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Browning Cemetery in Wharncliffe, WV. 

Donald will be carried to his final resting place by Aaron Robinette, Bryson Robinette, J.J. Benton, Jonathan Simpkins, Christopher Simpkins, and Shea Hegler. 

He is gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Collins Funeral Home, Inc. of Switzer, WV.