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Carla Hamilton
July 30, 2025
Another year has gone by. Received a reminder email of my friend´s passing so long ago. I met him at Tenn-Ohio as I was a sales rep for a nut and bolt company. He was friendly and always kind. Still remember one of our last visits together, he had me follow him to his car, he fired up a cd and mic and sang a beautiful rendition of Elvis´ `Blue Christmas´ (it was December!) Now I think of him every time I hear that played. I´m glad I get these reminders of him each year. He is not forgotten. What a wonderful, kind man. I hope we see each other again one day in Gods Kingdom. I´ll ask him for another song and share joyful tears at our reunion. Until then, My Friend.
skipl Lawwell
March 29, 2013
To the Johnson family
A really good Guy who really enjoyed life & people. I hope in time you can do the same.
R. I. P. Friend.
A fathers love!
Dawn Mavromatis
August 4, 2012
Butch Whittington
January 3, 2012
We worked together many years at Signal
Delivery I was hoping to see him and get together this year. I have retired and lost touch with him for quite a long time. Please accept my condolances..
Linda Mason
September 3, 2011
Sissy, Donny and Dwayne: I just heard yesterday about this and I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a one of a kind and he has and always will hold a piece of my heart. We have lost one special man. Linda (Bowe) Mason
:( :( :( :(
Dona Scott
August 26, 2011
Dear Dawn, Sue and family: It is so hard to believe this world has lost such a wonderful and loving man. May you always remember and cherish all of your wonderful memories of him. I pray God comforts you all during this most sad time in your lives. I know Don is in Heaven now. I hope that gives you some comfort. I know you miss him as we all will. Hold tight to each other and share your memories with one another. Don will always live in your hearts and mind. Our sincerest sympathy - Dona and Jeff Scott (Dona - one of the twins)
Dana Bull
August 26, 2011
I am heart broken and deeply sad that the world has lost such a wonderful, loving and joyfull person. I will always hold in my heart the love I have for Don, Dawn and Sue and will continue to miss seeing Don when I go to Georges All American Grille. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. Know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla Hamilton
August 19, 2011
I cut Don's obituary out of the paper a few weeks ago and am sorry it took me so long to write something.
I met Don when I was an outside sales rep for a nut and bolt company and he was at Tenn-Ohio. He was always so friendly and quick to tell me a joke or a story. He spoke so fondly of his family when we talked.
I'll always remember one Christmas I was in the parts room taking an order and he said "Come here, I want to show you something", and he took me out to his van, fired up his Karaoke machine and sang "Blue Christmas" as "Elvis". It made my day, heck it made my month. I STILL talk about it!
I am so sorry to hear of his death, but I'm SURE you're comforted by all the well wishes coming your way, and all the ways he touched so many people's lives, making them smile!
He won't be forgotten! (Even by strangers like me that haven't seen him in 10 or 12 years.) No one will be able to top Don's "Blue Christmas"! (and I think of him EVERY time I hear it now!)
August 10, 2011
Dear Dawn & family,
Your father was a humble and loving man. Someone whom I consider a privilege to know. I will never forget him, and I am forever grateful that I had the opportunity to know him. Please remember that even death cannot erase these wonderful memories we have of your father...may God Bless you and yours during this difficult time!
With sympathy for all who love him and miss him,
Monty Chase
August 9, 2011
Uncle Don,
We love you and you will be missed greatly!
Stephanie, Justin, Kiana and Josiah
(Charlie's granddaughter and great grandkids)
Sue Snodgres
August 9, 2011
Dawn & Family,
I was was sorry to learn of the loss of your father. Although I did not know him, I know he must have been a wonderful person. I hope in time peace will come to you all. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Turner Pest Control
CHUCK &DEBBIE WILLIS
August 8, 2011
DAWN & SUE AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF DON. HE WAS A GREAT GUY . WE WILL MISS HIM AS WE KNOW MANY PEOPLE WILL.MAY YOU FIND GREAT COMFORT IN YOUR MANY MEMORIES.
August 8, 2011
Dwayne, Don & Dawn
We were so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He was a very special friend to us all the years when we racing. He truly enjoyed being a part of the Morgan race team and we shared a lot of fond memories. He will be missed.
Bob, Jan, & Lisa Morgan
Your niece Monna Albright
August 7, 2011
I am still feeling a hurt that I know will lessen with time. I called you at 5:46 pm Wed and left a message- hope you got it. To all your family and friends I feel your pain for this wonderful person. He made everyone smile and feel better. And such a cute little grin.
Terri McCain-Taylor
August 7, 2011
Dawn & Michael: my heart aches deeply for you both. Losing a parent is so hard, but in time you will remember only the laughter & good times. Dawn, I see you in your Dad's eyes & that is something wonderful! Please know that my thoughts are with you, I love you both, and am here for you.
August 7, 2011
I haven"t seen my cousin Donald in many years, but as I saw this picture of him it looks as I remembered him. He always had a big smile. He always seemed happy. To Charles, Jim, Little Elizabeth, and Donald's family may God be with you in this time of sorrow. Charlene(Wolford)and Lowell Windon Jr.
JOE SHIRLEY LARGAN
August 7, 2011
DAWN AND SUE WE ARE SORRY FOR YOU'RE LOSS THE TIME I SPENT WORKING WITH AND BECOMING GOOD FRIENDS WITH DON IS A MEMORY I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH. NO ONE COULD MAKE ME LAUGH WITH A STORY LIKE HE COULD. I WILL ALWAYS BE THANKFUL FOE THE TIME AND EXPERIANCE HE SHOWED ME WHEN WE WORKED AT TENN-OHIO TRANSPORTATION. I WILL ALWAYS HOLD A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR DON WE ALL WILL MISS HIM. JOE AND SHIRLEY LARGAN
Ann & David Dempsey
August 7, 2011
Don, you will be sorely missed by us. We so enjoyed talking and seeing you at Georges. We love you very much and you will be missed.
Danny Brofft
August 7, 2011
Sorry to hear about Don's passing. We had alot of good times at the races with him. Really enjoyed partying with him at Winchester, In. Speedweek in Daytona was a blast!! We will miss him. Danny & Cindi Brofft
August 7, 2011
Dawn, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Debby Freeman Lee
Toni & Tom Daniels
August 6, 2011
With heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved father, Dawn & Mike. May God hold you close as you say goodbye...and may you soon be able to smile as your memories comfort you.
Sharon Tinsley
August 6, 2011
Although my time with Uncle Donald was always too short; I have enjoyed every moment we shared. He was a truly wonderful man who loved his family, his friends and life itself. He made you laugh and love! I have been blessed to have had the privilege to know and love him! He will be missed!!
Marines Michalowski
August 6, 2011
Don I already missed you when I come back to Brazil and now we will miss you more. It is sad to know that you will not be there when we visit. I always enjoyed our conversationbut the counter eating those hot dogs. Miss you Your friends Marines, George e Michael Michalowski. Love....
Chuck Johnson
August 6, 2011
Uncle Don, your laughter, smile and wonderful sense of humor made the Johnson family one to be envied. You made family reunions so much more fun. Until we meet on the other side enjoy your new life in complete health. You are loved and will be missed. Chuck, BJ, Stephanie, Kristen, Joe, Matt and Nate.
TAMMY WELLMAN
August 6, 2011
"So sorry for your loss,your family is in my heart and prayers.
Matthew Bault
August 5, 2011
Well Uncle Donald, I have always heard that once someone passes that you know, that you really start to think about how you spent more time with them. I only got to be in your presence for a short time but I really loved watching the way you carry yourself. I hope that one day some one will say the same thing about me that I am about to and have always said about you. "You are truly one of the best, nicest, caring, coolest older guys that I have ever met." I am sitting here now as I have been since I heard the news, I am thinking ....I really wish I spent more time with you, I really would have loved to get to know you better and would have loved to learn from you. You will be greatly missed. I love you Uncle Donald. Your Nephew, Matthew Bault
BOBBY JUSTUS
August 5, 2011
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WILL MISSED
melody Ash
August 5, 2011
Donald, you were always there to make me laugh everyday when I would come to work. You always had a joke to tell me, a story or a silly song to sing to me. I am so blessed to have known you. You will be dearly missed and always loved. Love Always, Mel, Ray, and Taylor.
Mike Mavromatis
August 5, 2011
I lost one of my best friends ever, my father-in-law. I love you Don & already miss you so very much.
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