Donald Badgley

Donald Badgley, 85, of Williamstown, WV, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 2, 1940, and was adopted by his Grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Badgley.

He married Delores Burton on October 22, 1960. They would have celebrated their 65th Anniversary on October 22nd.

Donald enlisted in the U.S. Arm Forces and served 4 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 64, a past member of the Williamstown Lions Club and a member of the Sixth and Washington Church of Christ. He retired from Cabot Company in Waverly, WV.

Donald is survived by his brother, Joe (Therse) of Charleston, WV, 2 sons, Samuel (Cindy) of Raleigh, NC and Douglas (Jo) of Williamstown; 4 grandchildren: Samantha (Karl) Schwitzer, Zacary (Nicole) and Michael (Spencer) all of Raleigh, NC and Andrew of Williamstown; 7 great grandchildren: Addi, Dawson, Hank, Lou, Mills, Sayler and Scotti Jo all of Raleigh, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Paul and Marvin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday (Oct. 11) at McClure Schafer Lankford
Funeral Home with burial following in Riverview Cemetery with full military rites. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6 until 8. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.