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Donald ALCORNS Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Julia Alcorns.
He was born in Ohio and relocated to Williamsburg during his tour with the U.S. Marines at the Naval Weapons Station. He then worked at the Cheatham Annex before taking on the role of Administrative Coordinator for NASA.
Donald was a former member of the Williamsburg Country Club, and an avid golfer. He was also a licensed pilot, and especially enjoyed flying his own plane.
Services will be private at a later date.
Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Susan Winstead Lawson
September 6, 2010
Julia, I am so sorry for you loss. Don was a wonderful and funny person. He is up in heaven right now teaching Mom golf!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna & Doug McDonough
September 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 5, 2010
Julia - I am sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with the two of you for alll those years.
Darlene Dempster Reid
September 5, 2010
Donald will be missed at the Williamsburg Jamestown Airport and by his many friends everywhere. He was a great guy.
Charley
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