Donald Ray "Donnie" Runion

1937 - 2013

Donald Ray "Donnie" Runion obituary, 1937-2013, Fort Valley, VA

BORN

1937

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Dellinger Funeral Home - Woodstock

157 North Main Street

Woodstock, Virginia

Donald Runion Obituary

Donald (Donnie) Ray Runion, 75, of Fort Valley, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2013 surrounded by his wife and family by his bedside.

The funeral will be held Saturday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock. Pastor Sherry Waddell will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Emerson Walters Cemetery in Fort Valley.

Donnie was born August 8, 1937 in Shenandoah County, son of the late Horace and Eva Ryman Runion. He was retired as a meat cutter from Crabill's Meats and also worked part time for Guard Hill Meats and Hovatters. He served three years in the army with an honorable discharge. He spent alot of time serving breakfast and dinners at the Fort Valley Fire Department. He was a member of the Fort Valley Community Club and the Woodstock Moose. He loved fishing and playing horseshoes.

Donnie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Saffell Runion whom he married on February 14, 1959; three children, Randy Runion, Kathy Monn and husband Danell of Fort Valley and Vickie Puffenbarger and husband David of Mt. Crawford; four grandchildren, Jack, Maude and Grace Puffenbarger of Mt. Crawford and Justin Monn of Fort Valley, whom he all greatly adored; one great grandson, Jace Puffenbarger; four sisters, Faye S. Martz and Ester Eaton, both of Mt. Jackson, Margie Runion of Edinburg and Linda Arellano of Charles Town, WV; four brothers, Gene Runion of Fort Valley, John and Roger Runion of Quicksburg and Sherwood Runion of Edinburg; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Isabelle Runion and Mary Williams and a brother, Wilson Runion.

Pallbearers will be Justin Monn, Jack Puffenbarger, Stanley Miller, Ronnie Miller, Grayson Funk and Bill Mantz.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Kibler, Eugene Bulatko, Tom McClanahan, Pete King and Guy Lamma.

The family will receive friends Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Valley Fire Department or Blue Ridge Hospice.

Online condolences may be left at www.dellingerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2013.
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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Kathy Danell&Justin Monn

January 29, 2013

DONNIE BOWERS

January 28, 2013

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.

EMPLOYEE'S OF EDINBURG MOTORS

January 28, 2013

MAY OD

January 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.You are in my thoughts and prayers.With Deepest Sympathy

Buster Gyoker

January 27, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Jimmy & April Orndorff

January 26, 2013

Wayne Sine

January 26, 2013

John Mansfeild

January 26, 2013

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Donnie was a good husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed for all that he did and all the time he contributed to the Fort Valley community.

Danny and Carrie Plauger

January 26, 2013

You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. I remember when I first met you 4 years ago when Justin brought me down to the house when we first started dating. You were so sweet and funny. After 4 years I thought of you as family, my own grandfather. I will miss you lots and I will always remember the stories you shared with Justin and I. Peggy and Randy, you are in my prayers<3

Carolyn Bulatko

January 26, 2013

.So sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless

Sharon (Stephens) Miller

January 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We pray for peace and comfort. We didn't know Donnie very well but what we did know of him is he was a very sweet and funny man. It was a priviledge to have met him and he will certainly be missed.

Greg & Rhonda Melton

January 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dennis & Karla Thomas

January 25, 2013

VICKIE AND FAMILY OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE YOU GUYS

PAT & RICHARD CHILTON

January 25, 2013

Deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. Tom and Micki Barbour, Fort Valley, VA

January 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sonny and Nancy Tamkin

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace Donnie

Dickie and Barbara Tusing

January 25, 2013

Keeping you and your family in thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Roy and Esther Foltz

January 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in prayers.

Daniel, Kelly, Ray and Clayton Lineweaver

January 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Uncle Donnie...Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. For as long as there is a memory, they will live in our hearts.

Vicky Arellano

January 25, 2013

Keeping you in my prayers Pauline clark

January 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Donnie was a good man and friend to Peg's Mom & Dad.

John & Peggy Justice

January 24, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robynne Shores

January 24, 2013

Rest in peace, Uncle Donnie. U will always be loved and missed.

Deborah Siever (Runion)

January 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 24, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family. We will miss Donnie. We have many good memories of lots of fun times with him.

Andy & Dianne Maggard

January 24, 2013

Deepest sympathy.

Jeanette Jett

January 24, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
~W.Larkin~

January 24, 2013

Kathy,
My condolences are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Ann Armstrong

January 24, 2013

so sorry for you loss many prayers to you and your family.

marie miller

January 24, 2013

Vickie,
You and all your family are in my prayers today and in the days to come.
Janet (Lillard) Smith

Janet Smith

January 24, 2013

Donnie will be missed by everyone that knew him. Let me know if there is anything we can do.

Eugene Bulatko

January 24, 2013

I remember Donnie delivering meat to Granddaddy and Grandma every week when I was a little girl . I would stand between him and Grandpa and listen to their grown up conversation and wonder what they were talking about!

He was a great man who was and will continue to be loved greatly. He will be missed by so many.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Wendy Bulatko

January 24, 2013

Kathy and family...As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Thinking of you....

Felicia Santoyo

January 24, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of Donnie. You and your family are in our prayers.
Ronnie Davis and Ginny McInturff

January 23, 2013

Peggy Randy & Kathy- So sorry to hear about your loss. Donnie will be grealtly miss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Bobby Shipe. Nancy Reynolds.

January 23, 2013

PEG,AND FAMILY,SORRY TO HEAR OF DONNIE PASSING,

JAMES SHILLINGBURG

January 23, 2013

kathy, you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

ann blankenship

January 23, 2013

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