RAINELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tragedy has befallen the Rainelle Fire Department and community, as the Rainelle Fire Department announced the passing of active Fire Chief Doug Estep on Monday.
Serving with the department for over half a century and filling various positions along with way, Chief Estep’s passing has undoubtedly made a substantial impact on the department and the community at large.
“It’s with great sadness we have to announce the passing of our current serving Fire Chief Doug Estep,” read the announcement. “He will be missed by all of us. Please keep his immediate family and his fire department family in your prayers. We need it.”
Funeral arrangement details were also announced when the news was given, with proceedings set to take place at Wallace and Wallace in Rainelle.
The wake and viewing will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:00am, with the burial set to be held at Wallace and Wallace Cemetery at Sam Black.
Departments wishing to attend the procession having been asked to contact Nutall Fire Department Chief Tommy Coleman at (304) 228-9569.