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Donald A. Scutchings NORFOLK - Donald A. Scutchings, 43, of the 900 block of Joyce St., passed away Jan. 22, 2009, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born April 10, 1965, to the late Geraldine Scutchings and John C. Butts. He was educated in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach public school systems. Donald was a member of the Historic First Baptist Church, Bute St., where he was a member of the Adult Singles Fellowship Ministry. He was employed with DoubleTree Hotel as assistant manager of housekeeping. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Norine Bailey; three sisters, Bonita Ball (Robert) of Norfolk, Deborah Scutchings and Monica Scutchings, both of Virginia Beach; one brother, Spencer Scutchings; one foster brother, Anthony Bailey; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church, 418 E. Bute St. Dr. Robert G. Murray will officiate. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Family and friends will assemble at 7464 Fenner St., one hour prior to the service for the procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 27, 2009.

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November 22, 2018

Hi my name is destiny and i am his neice and i have never met him but i know he was a good person r.i.p uncle and love u always even tho i never met u .

Teresa Felton

January 28, 2009

I am so sorry for your lost, in case you dont recognize my name I am Junior's sister my memories are so fond of Donald he always made me laugh. May God be your strength. I love you guys.

Teresa Felton

January 28, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

FRANK (junior) WILSON

January 28, 2009

Wow! do i have a flood of memories when it comes to my good friend, man i am going to miss you. your passing hurts deep. i wish i could be with your family. BONITA, DEBRA, MONICA AND SPENCER YOU GUYS KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ALL MEAN TO ME, YOU HAVE BEEN MY SECOND FAMILY, I LOVE YOU ALL

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