Charles F. "Chuck" Donnelly

Charles F. "Chuck" Donnelly

Passed: May 06, 2020
Winfield, WV

Charles F. "Chuck" Donnelly

Passed: May 06, 2020
Winfield, WV

Obituary

Charles F.  “Chuck” Donnelly 71, of Winfield, WV, passed away peacefully  Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after an extended illness.

Charles was born and raised in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late William “Bill” and Jacqueline Donnelly.

Charles was an attorney and served as the General Counsel for the United Mine Workers in Washington, DC and West Virginia.   He received his Law Degree at Ohio Northern in Ohio,  his Masters with Marshall University,  and attended classes with Harvard.  He served his country with the United States Marines.  He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America.

Charles was an avid Notre Dame fan, and enjoyed being with his family.   He loved his home state of West Virginia and loved being around people.  He had his own view of politics and always had a strong opinion on that topic.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Donnelly of Winfield, WV; son, Sean Donnelly of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, second son, Felipe; sisters, Patsy Doherty of North Carolina  and Eileen Donnelly of Maryland; brothers, Bill Donnelly of Maryland, Brian Donnelly of Maryland, Dan Donnelly of California; and many  nieces and nephews.

Due to the coronavirus,  a private family service will be held Monday, May 11, 2020 at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, with  The Very Rev. Father  Donald X. Higgs  officiating.  Burial will  be in Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans State Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of choice.

You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.

 

Funeral Service

  • Date & Time: May 11, 2020 (12:00 AM)
  • Location: 1118 Virginia St. East Charleston, WV 25301 - (Get Directions)

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27 responses to Charles F. "Chuck" Donnelly

  1. So sorry judy for your loss, you will be in our payers.
    Linda and Sheldon Bailey

  2. Judy & Sean:

    Chuck was the best boss I’ve ever had and a true friend to me. I enjoyed all of our talks and especially his wit. I’ve never known a more dedicated person who was faithful to the end. I often told him that he was the toughest guy I knew and I meant it. The admiration and respect that I and my Union brothers and sisters have for him is tremendous. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Please know that my prayers are with you.

    1. Josh Sword says:

      Judy and Family,
      On behalf of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, know that our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Chuck was the best of the best and will be greatly missed by WV working families!

      Josh Sword
      President, WV AFL-CIO

  3. For 28 years of my legal careere I was an attorney with the National Labor Relations Board and had a number of cases with Chuck in his capacity as counsel for the United Mine Workers of America. Chuck was one of the most ethical, dedicated, hardworking legal practitioners that I ever worked with or against. Very sorry to hear of his passing; he was truly one of the good guys.

    Don Becher
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    1. BARRY Kidd says:

      Ok To the Donnelly family
      Very well respected and he will be sadly missed by everyone in the UMWA family. Prayers
      Barry and Yolanda Kidd Local 8843

  4. Mike Caputo says:

    Judy,
    Please accept my deepest, heartfelt condolences. I had so much respect for Chuck and his life’s work. He loved his family and please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Sincerely,
    Mike Caputo
    International Dist. 31 V.P. Emeritus
    UMWA

  5. Chuck was a great guy and it was an honor to know him. I know how hard he worked for the miners and how much he cared. I enjoyed my conversations with him. He always had the pulse of what was going on in the world. Always nice and always pleasant. He will be missed.

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