Donald W. Temple Sr.

Donald W. Temple, Sr. 86 of Ellsworth, formerly of Washington, died Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born, December 14, 1932, the son of the late Wilmont and Ann McIntosh Temple. He was raised by his grandmother, Catherine Cross. Donald was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School and attend Glendale University in Glendale, Arizona. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 during the Korean Conflict. Donald worked for H. F. Techmann, Inc, Frazier Simplex and various other engineering companies throughout the United States as a structural designer and draftsman. He was a member of the American Legion Post#175 and the Pulaski Club. He enjoyed playing pool, playing cards, gambling, traveling to casinos. On May 5, 2001, he married Olive “Cookie” Gump, who died August 6, 2018. Surviving are a son, Rodney M. (Patty) Temple; two brothers, Eugene (Faye) Temple and John (Ruth) Peacock; three grandchildren, Nikki (Doug) Horr, Jackie (Tim) Campbell and Elizabeth Temple; four great grandchildren, Caiti, Amy, Garrett and Skylar; daughter in law, Debbie Temple. Deceased are a son, Donald W. Temple Jr.; a brother, Robert Peacock.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Washington Cemetery, 498 Park Ave, Washington Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175. Memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Post # 175, 168 Park Ave, Washington, PA 15301 or Washington City Mission- Veterans Program, 84 W. Wheeling, Washington, PA 15301.