Donald Eugene Hanshew

Donald Eugene Hanshew CERES, Va. Donald Eugene Hanshew passed away on Nov. 26, 2009, following a nearly two year long battle with lymphoma. He died at his home in Nebo, surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Nebo on June 23, 1931, to the late D.B. and Beulah Hanshew. Donald retired from Virginia House Furniture after 36 years of dedicated service, but his true love was operating his small farm, which he especially enjoyed following his retirement in 2000. Donald was an active member of several community and civic groups, including serving as superintendent of Ezelle Methodist Church, charter member of Nebo Community Club and Nebo Ruritan, charter member as well as former Chief of the Nebo Fire Department and member of several other community clubs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Donald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mae Hancock Hanshew; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Joyce Hanshew; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Larry Pucci, and Lori and Rickey Shrewsbury. He is also survived by one brother, Randolph Hanshew. He leaves behind eight grandchildren, Tiffany H. Steele, Brett Hanshew and wife Debra, Jessica Pavkov and husband Eric, Alex Pucci, Austin Pucci, Katelyn Shrewsbury, Connor Pucci and Logan Shrewsbury; two very special infant great- granddaughters also survived, Isabella "Sweet Pea" Hanshew and Olivia "Sweetie Pie" Pavkov. Also survived by one brother-in-law, Alvin Hancock; and two sisters-in-law, Doris Thompson and husband Lenden and Aileen Solomon and husband Donald. Donald is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Also mourning his passing were his canine companions, Zorro and Ranger. The family would like to extend special thanks to his caregiver, Angela Hodge and to Virginia Hospice and Home Care. The family will receive visitors at Bradley's Funeral Home Saturday Nov. 28, 2009, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at the Bradley's Funeral Home with Rev. Will Shelton and Rev. Bill Schoneman officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Nebo. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be nephews, friends and church family members. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations can be made in Donald's memory to the Ezelle Methodist Church c/o, Debbie Kegley, 952 Sunset River Road, Ceres, VA 24318. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion is serving the Hanshew family.