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Donald GWALTNEY Obituary
He was born in Roanoke, Va., and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Roanoke. He attended the National Institute of Drycleaning and served in the clothing industry for 50 years. He served as a Boy Scout leader for many years and coached Little League Football for 10 years. He taught and was president of his Sunday school class at Grace United Methodist Church in Manassas, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Pauline Gwaltney. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Miller Gwaltney; children, Dwayne Gwaltney and Dawn Dehnert; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 1, 2010, at the funeral home. A reception will follow the service at Central United Methodist Church, 121 Church Street in Mathews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 297, Mathews, VA 23109. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
January 9, 2010
Dear Pat, Dawn and Dwayne,
I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. My deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time.
Terry Holt
January 4, 2010
Dear Pat, Dawn and Dwayne - How sad for your entire family especially at the beginning of this New Year. Though I did not know him well, my recollections are of a man of great warmth and pride in his family. Surely he will be greatly missed. God Bless and Keep you in His arms. Georgia (Singletary) Fisher
January 4, 2010
Dear Pat: I was sadden to hear of Don's
passing away. Wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family at this difficult
time. God Bless you always.
Margie & Dick Boatwright
Tom & Jackie Ingram
January 2, 2010
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.
Michael McKay
January 2, 2010
On behalf of Lynn Day and myself, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Prayerfully yours, Dryclean and Shirt Salon
Ray & Margot Davison
January 2, 2010
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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