David LeRoy Higley

David LeRoy Higley 81, of St. Albans, WV, formerly of Zainesville, OH and Port Allegheny, PA passed away on February 24, 2026. After a long courageous battle, God has his mansion ready for him.

He was born to the late Exzelta Laverta Higley on March 14, 1944 in Buffalo, NY. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Patricia Paul Higley.

David proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1962 until retirement in 1984. He had many hobbies including being a Ham Radio and Morse Code Operator, and loading his own ammunition. He was a member of the Putnam County Gun Club, Putnam County Ham Radio Club, Charleston Ham Radio, Kanawha Valley Corvette Club and helped teach archery in the Ohio school system. David loved Corvettes and in 2025 he was able to purchase his dream car, a Red Corvette.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 17 years, Angela of St. Albans, WV; daughter, Andrea Estep (Cathy) of Cross Lanes, WV; bonus daughter, Julie Cones of Smethport, Pa; brother, Lanny "Pete" Nunn of Port Allegany, PA; grandson, Dylan Townsend of Malden, WV; sister-in-law, Kathy Berine of Belle, WV; and brother-in-law, Randy Miller (Lynne) of Moorehead City, NC.

Funeral Service with Military Honors will be 2:00 pm Saturday February 28, 2026 at Chapman Funeral Home Hurricane, with Rev. David Clark officiating.

Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank special neighbors, Lee & Connie Miller and family, for always being there for us and all their help over the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in David's name to: Building Fund c/o Belle Nazarene Church located at 306 East 9th Street Belle, WV 25015 or Luke5Adventures located at 406 4th Avenue Mason, OH 45040.

Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting his tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the Higley family.