Donald Donnie Hugh Johnson, III

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Donald Donnie Hugh Johnson, III passed away unexpectedly and too soon on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

He was born on April 1, 1978 in Clarksburg, WV. He is the daughter of Georganne Carpenter Johnson and the brother of Josh Johnson, both of Clarksburg.

Donnie was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, George and Edna Carpenter. If you know Donnie, you know how special they are to him. His Grandma was his biggest fan who never missed one of his ballgames. He lived to make his Grandmothers proud.

He was also preceded in death by his cousin, Mike Carpenter, who passed away in infancy. They shared a very special relationship, and Donnie wore the tattoo he and Mike had with pride.

Donnie is the nephew of Gary (Jennie) Carpenter, Brian Carpenter, and the late Giblet (Becky) Carpenter.

Donnie is also survived by his only child, Gianna Isabella Johnson. Gianna is his whole world, and he always says that she is his greatest achievement. Gianna had him wrapped around her finger, she rarely told him no. They shared a love of shopping, buying shoes in particular, and going to dinner at Shogun and the Wonder Bar. They enjoyed many trips together, especially going to the beach, along with attending WVU sporting events, which made many special memories. Donnie shares a very special relationship with siblings Giannas, Adrienne and Matthew Howvalt. He loved them both as his own, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them.

From a young age, Donnie was a three-sport standout, playing football, baseball, and basketball. He helped lead many of his teams to league and county championships during his junior and Junior High years. His high school years were spent representing Washington Irving High School and Robert C. Byrd High School, where he graduated in 1996. Donnie was an All-County and All State Athlete. One of his proudest moments in High School was representing RCB in the State High School Basketball Tournament and bagging the State Runner Up title. His athletic career continued into his College years when he earned a scholarship to play basketball at Salem-Teikyo University. Donnie had a stellar college basketball career at Salem, where he graduated.

After college, Donnie lived out his lifelong dream of coaching basketball. He was a coach at Glenville State, Salem, and West Virginia University.

Donnie finished his life in the car business as a Sales Manager at Volkswagen of Morgantown. He loves business and helping others. He previously held the same position at Urse Dodge and Anthony Chevrolet.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Sherman Goodwin officiating. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. will be cremated. Johnson after the service.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service by Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.

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