Donald LeRoy McTaggart

Donald LeRoy McTaggart obituary, Fort Ashby, WV

Donald LeRoy McTaggart

Donald McTaggart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Upchurch Funeral Home, Inc. - Fort Ashby on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Fort Ashby, WV-
Donald LeRoy McTaggart, 77, of Fort Ashby, died October 22, 2025, at UMPC-Western Maryland.
Born May 4, 1948, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Charles Aliven McTaggart and Mary Alice (Moreland) McTaggart.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Rexrode, and a brother, Bernard McTaggart.
He was a graduate of Fort Ashby High School.
For over 15 years, Mr. McTaggart owned and operated Knobley Mountain Builders.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; children, Chris McTaggart, Shane McTaggart (Sherry), Todd McTaggart, and Jennifer Springer; sister, Laurette Michaels; brother, Glenn McTaggart; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Upchurch Funeral Home is assisting with the private arrangements.
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