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DONALD BANES Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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October 29, 2017
i miss you so much
Last year in Va Beach at Cp Shuckers
june banes
August 4, 2010
Our 29th wedding cake August 2, 2010
june banes
August 4, 2010
Virgil Runnels
February 16, 2010
(Re-post) All of the NWA knew Don back in the day, It seems so long ago. Many of my friends in the business have gone before me and now Don has also. I am sure he is with them talking wrestling as he used to. I spoke to some of the others and they had to be reminded of him but once they were, you knew it bothered them to hear of him passing. He was a good man and I hope his kids are taking this well cause they were always with him. I am sorry he never came in with us, but I am sure he has had a good life. We are so sorry.
Dusty
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January 18, 2010
To the greatest papa in the world, i miss coming in the bedroom and jumping on your tummy and you throwing me upp in the air but i got to big for you to do that anymore but i could come in and lay down beside you and tell you how much i loved you, oh yea and the times you chased me down the hallway but i was much faster then you ill keep all the memories deep inside me papa forever, i love you so much papa and miss you alot. Love Makaila you granddaughter
Joanne Endevoets
January 16, 2010
June, Sorry about the lost of your husband
No one can know just what you've lost; But when you feel your enery drain, Please count on us to help ease your pain.
Let us help you cope with grief. We hope with time you'll feel relief we can't replace the one who's gone, But let our concern help you carry on.
Cindy and Tommy McNew
January 13, 2010
Donald you will always be missed by Me and Tommy you were the only Grandfather He had and He loved you very much and you Him you were the best Grandfather to him and the girls and they will always miss you. I miss you to and I am sorry that I never got around to making you my Tuna Cassarole that you loved so much I will always think of you when I make it. You had one of the biggest hearts that I know of anyone you and June took me in and gave me a place to live when I had no where to go and then when I had Tommy you and June became his only Grand Parents and loved him as much as I did an do. I miss you Donald more then I can say. But I know you are now in heaven with Mom, Dad and Curtis an I'm sure they were waiting for you at heavens gate with open arms to welcome you and with the 4 of you looking down on the rest of the family we could not ask for better Gaurdien Angels. Please always remember what you mean to all of us.
Dennr
January 12, 2010
So sorry about this, Donald will be in my prayers
Mary Beth Myers
January 12, 2010
To the most wonderful (soon to be) father in law a girl could ask for. you may be gone but you sure wont be forgotten. we had so many happy memories that will NEVER be forgotten from going to Nascar races to you licking me when you saw me and hugged me to just seeing you on a daily basis. i will definitely miss you and i know that you will always be watching over Timmy me and ur babies Kelsie and Makaila. You were a wonderful loving man and you will always have a special place in my heart. you may be gone but you will never be forgotten i love you so very much.i will see you again one day and i hope that i will and always have made you proud. i know you are no longer in pain and no longer sufferring! I love you! You are the best!
Jack
January 11, 2010
im so sorry to hear this, hope you find the strength to get to this hard time! Keep the good memories alive!
june banes
January 11, 2010
To the most wonderful friend,soulmate,partner,but most of all the greatest husband in the world we had the best 28 years you are gone now and have joined many of family and friends just keep watching down on me ill feel you beside me everyday as time goes on,I love you sweetheart you are the angel you deserve to be now,you are in no more pain,God bless you love just remember you are gone but never forgotten, Love your wife June.
Tim Singleton,Banes
January 11, 2010
There isnt enough time nor words that i could describe my dad with. The pain that i feel and regrets that i have. My best friend told me that what ifs just bring sorrow and pain so i wont do that. I just want everybody to know and i want my dad to know that i always loved him and will never forget him and that he was the greatest man i ever knew. If all men in the world were like my dad the world would be a better place. Im gonna miss you dad. Your Son Forever.
charles washington
January 10, 2010
june we are so very upset about uncle donald we feel your loss . he was very much loved by so many people , he helped so many people on a daily basis he will be missed by many . i know curtis and nanny have already surrounded him with love . i will always love my uncle donald .
January 10, 2010
So sorry JB... God needed another angel and he took Donald and now he is watchin over us ..he will be missed..
Love you JB...God Bless
Phyllis Terrell
Kelsie Singleton
January 10, 2010
PawPaw
I know this had to happen one day. But I think in my mind, why should this happen so soon. You touched everone's hearts that knew you. If only you could be by my side every minute. I wish I was much closer to you. Anyone who got the pleasure to meet you, to know you, to even talk to you was a lucky person. At least now you're in a happy plae. If Makaila was old enough to write something she would. We were so close but then you had to go. I cried so much after I went to bed. My Mom called me and said "he's gone." It was devastating just hearing those 2 words. I feel we could of been much closer than we were. I know this had to happen one day, but I wish it wasn't so soon. Tommy is going to miss you so much, but I guess this has to happen everyone. Daddy can't tak it that you're gone, but nobody can believe it. R.I.P.
With Love & Care
Kelsie
January 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. willy351
Sher (Josllyne PT)
January 8, 2010
June I saw your announcement and just wanted to add my condolences to the rest of your friends and family. Though I've never met your husband; I know by reading your beautiful memorial that he was a wonderful man. May the Lord surround with His arms as only He can during this time and in the weeks and months to come. You're in my prayers. May the Lord surround you with comfort, gird you up with His courage and fill you with His peace. My sincerest sympathies.
January 8, 2010
Dear June,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I am so sorry.
A friend from paltalk (Jazzle) Groups50
January 8, 2010
my prayers are with you n your family , they say life hasnt ended it just begins in a different place .. hes now the angel that watches over you. god bless
christy herbert (aka paltalk) busty_babe
Kim Jones Rosenfeld
January 8, 2010
June, it's been many years since we have seen each other. I'm thinking about you during this time. You and your family are in my thoughts in prayers. Love always.
Eric Banes
January 8, 2010
Sons Eric, Nathan, Joey and our mom Fay send our condolences. my dad had many friends in life from when he worked for the Richmond Foundry and the many pro wrestlers that knew him some gone now and some still going from Roddy Piper to Rick Flair by him working for the Richmond Coliseum in the NWA years. He will be remembered as a loving father that would give his all for his kids and who always had a playful heart and a great personality that everyone loved. he always tried to do everything he could to take care of his family no matter what it was een dressing up as the Kelly Dragon for a burger chain in the 70s and pumping gas at a local BP. Our dad always was a great man that we loved very much. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also played Santa Claus at christmas going to nursing homes giving out presents and dancing with all the ladies , being the oldest son I was his helper. Im just sorry I didn't get to see him before this happened. I had not seen him since I was married so seeing his picture here just me miss him even more.
ERIC BANES
Eric Banes
January 8, 2010
Sons Eric, Nathan, Joey and our mom Fay send our condolences. my dad had many friends in life from when he worked for the Richmond Foundry and the many pro wrestlers that knew him some gone now and some still going from Roddy Piper to Rick Flair by him working for the Richmond Coliseum in the NWA years. He will be remembered as a loving father that would give his all for his kids and who always had a playful heart and a great personality that everyone loved. he always tried to do everything he could to take care of his family no matter what it was een dressing up as the Kelly Dragon for a burger chain in the 70s and pumping gas at a local BP. Our dad always was a great man that we loved very much. Im just sorry I didn't get to see him before this happened. I had not seen him since I was married so seeing his picture here just me miss him even more. I wish I could bring him back, but I know he's home with GOD now.
Deborah Brown
January 8, 2010
JB I am thinking of you. i am so sorry to hear about your loss. i only met him once but he was a really nice guy. take care of yourself.. huggs love ya Deb
January 8, 2010
May you be comfort knowing he has no more pain.That he is always with you and the family.I love you very much.God bless you and all the family.Lisa (Victoria Va.)
Karen McNabb
January 8, 2010
Uncle Donald was a very loving man. I love him so very much. We will miss him very much, and Aunt June we love you just as much and please keep in touch with us for we love you dearly.
Love always,
Karen, B.J. ,
Amber and Jo-Jo
Steven C
January 8, 2010
The only thing greater than the pain we feel when we lose someone is the joy the angels feel when they arrive in Heaven. He is at God's side now; eternal and forever peaceful.
Joanna Akers
January 8, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss you and your family are in my prays
thomas odonnell
January 8, 2010
so sorry to hear june babe you always been a goo d friend.. your in my thoughts and prayers babe... love you
Betty Shumaker
January 8, 2010
Dearest June,
We are so sorry for your loss. Donald will be greatly missed by all. He was a wonderful Friend, a Loving Family Man and a Prized Volunteer at LAMB's Basket. He had a heart bigger than he was. We know the Lord must have needed Donald there with him to have called him home so early. We have truly lost a Great Man. May the Lord be with you June and your family during your time of need.
Judy Royer
January 8, 2010
We will miss Don at the Legion telling us jokes and Mom said she will miss him always kssing her bye. If there is anything I can help you with call me. Take care of yourself.
Love ya
Judy and Maxine
Ashleigh Lofton
January 8, 2010
Tim, Mary Beth, Kelsie, and Makaila:
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Love always,
Ashleigh & Jakhi
Tina
January 8, 2010
My deepest sympathies to June and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Diandra
January 8, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. Because I know about your faith, I hope you can rejoice that he is with our Lord. Hold your family close and remember the good times. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
LISA WASHINGTON
January 8, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Art B.
January 8, 2010
My condolences to your family. 61 is young these days and hard to deal with. My the lord take him into his heart.
Samuel Carter
January 8, 2010
June, I would like to offer to you and your family my deepest sympathies during this time of great loss. Having gone through this last January I have an idea of your sense of loss and we can take comfort that our loved ones are now with the Lord. Hugs and may the Lord grant you the strength to continue on.
Nancy Anderson
January 8, 2010
June, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will all miss Donald - a precious soul just entered the Gates of Heaven.
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