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Donald Satterfield Obituary
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Donald Glen Satterfield, 59, husband of Darlene M. Satterfield, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.
Born on November 9, 1953 to Elizabeth McAbee Satterfield and the late Isaac Satterfield, Don was the owner and operator of Satterfield Guttering, and was the owner and driver of car #1, Satterfield Racing. He was also a member of Canaan Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by one daughter, Lisa Gail Satterfield Taylor; three sisters, Jennie Marr, Carolyn McAbee, and Jonell Fowler; one grandson, Jessie William Taylor, Jr.; and two great grandchildren, Jordan and Carson Taylor all of Spartanburg.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Gerald and Leon Satterfield.
The family will receive friends Saturday, December 8, 2012, 3:00pm-4:00pm at Dunbar Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow immediately after the visitation at 4:00pm in the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will be at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or John Fleming Cancer Clinic, 101 E. Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com.
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for Donald Satterfield
Benny King
December 11, 2012
Our thoughts and Prayers are with Don and the family.
Roger Goforth
December 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Don was a good man and competitor. He will be missed by all that knew him.
TERRY ALBRIGHT
December 10, 2012
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF DON. I AM SO GLAD I KNEW HIM, HE WILL BE MISSED.
Barry Collins
December 9, 2012
I wanted to express my sincere sympathy to Don's family. I have known Don for many years and the first thing that comes to my mind when trying to describe him is that he was a "good man with a big heart". I'm sure that has been said about many men through the years, but Don was one of the few men I have known that truly gave that phrase meaning and truth. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, and I am proud to call myself one of them.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
December 9, 2012
Darlene,
We were very sorry to read about Don's passing. You are in our prayers.
Carroll and Linda Tisdale
Jason Jean
December 8, 2012
Was sad to hear this news. Met Don in 2002 running the pro cup series and the few times I helped him out were always a good time. Learned alot from him and had fun doing it. Thanks for letting a "northern boy" pit for ya.
Going to miss ya.
Tony Bullock
December 8, 2012
Sorry to hear about my very good friend Don ! Don gave me my first chance in racing as a pit crew member! I would go stay with Don and Darleen and we would go racing! He always treated me like family and for that I will always be greatfull ! Darleen if you ever need me for anything I'm just a phone call away! Love ua Big Don and RIP ! Thanks for being my friend!
December 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I have so many great memories from our childhood to adulthood that feels my heart with laughter and joy. He always had a smile on his face. I loved his laugh Rest in peace sweet Don. God bless you all and please know that you all will be in my prayers now and in the days ahead for peace and comfort. Love Judy Pearson Sherbert
Dan Caston
December 8, 2012
"Heaven decides which one takes the ride and which ones are left at the station"
A world without Don is now darker and colder. Don, till we meet again may God console all the ones you have left behind with His gentle loving arms.
Mike Jr & Carolynn Laughlin
December 7, 2012
Don brought so many happy moments in our life and left us with a treasure trove of great memories, to know him was to love him. During this difficult time, we will continue to keep the family in our every prayer and thought.
Ken Dillard
December 7, 2012
I made friends with Don many years ago when I worked at Laughlin Racing. I loved all the stories about the people he had met in racing. He was a great man and a true racer. One who raced by his own hard work & determination to do so. So glad I got to know him & so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
ROBERTS KATHY
December 7, 2012
PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU MAY GOD LAY HIS HANDS UPON YOU AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE THAT PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING.LOVE YOU ALL.
Lisa Green
December 7, 2012
Darlene,
I am very sorry about Don's passing. I will always have the great memories of helping him at the race track. Don taught me so many things about racing and I am just honored to call him a great friend. Don never met a stranger and would help anybody that needed it. Don will be missed. Darlene if you need anything just let me know.
Bobby Woodley
December 7, 2012
Who knew that sitting in a drivers meeting next to Don, as he made a joke of getting off suspension, would be the start of a great friendship. Thanks Don, you will be missed.
Bobby Joe Woodley
December 7, 2012
Don Satterfield was my mentor, my fellow competitor, my coach and a great friend. Don taught me more than I can even remember about being a better racecar driver. He didn't look at me as "the Kid" he looked at me as a real driver. You will be missed Don thank you for the great years you were a part of my career and our family. We will miss you and there will be a #1 sticker on my car in every race in memory of a great friend. God has brought another great one home.
William Taylor
December 7, 2012
Don was a good man I work for him for years.
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Gary Hall
December 7, 2012
Don was a great guy, a lot of fun to be with there was never a dull moment. No matter what you was doing he could make you laugh, and I sure have laughed many times with him. I thank the lord for letting us be friends for so many years. Darlene I pray god put his hand on you thru such a hard time, I know you loved Don and I know Don loved you right back.
Lisa Young
December 7, 2012
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time, Darlene. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
Keith McLeod
December 7, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a very nice man, he treated everyone with dignity. My prayers are with your family.
Cindy Bailey
December 7, 2012
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love you, Cindy Bailey & Family
Paul Melton
December 7, 2012
Darlene I am sorry to hear about Don, I will be out of town this week end. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Paul Melton
Dorothy Melton
December 7, 2012
Dear Satterfield family, Glen and I are so sorry about the loss of Don. Your entire family are in our prayers. We will continue to pray for you in the days ahead.
CANDY BANKS GRASSO
December 7, 2012
Lisa,
Sorry for the loss of your father. I will be praying for you and your family.
Margaret Nodine
December 7, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Don was a good man. We all played together when we were kids. Have fond memories of all the Satterfields. I am Boots Lanfords sister. Margaret Lanford Nodine
Connie Clark Mercado
December 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss Darlene. Don was such a good guy and always so funny. Praying for you and your family.
Steve Brown
December 7, 2012
So sorry to learn about Don he was a friend we raced together will be praying for all of the family God Bless you all
Teressa Faulks
December 7, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.God bless and comfort all of you.
December 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam Pearson Bradley
Charles & Faye Rich
December 7, 2012
We pray that the Lord will be especially close to each one of Don's family, both immediate and extended during this time of great loss. We know his presence will be greatly missed. We are most thankful for the friendship of Don and his family through the years.
Betty Casey
December 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Darlene. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy West
December 7, 2012
Thinking of the family with love and sympathy. Nancy and Buddy West
Tonia Ebert
December 7, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. He was a nice person and we are all going to miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
DORIS PATTERSON
December 7, 2012
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
teresa martin burnett
December 7, 2012
I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR DON AND NOW HE IS IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. I KNOW YOU TAKE COMFORT IN THAT.LOVE TO YOU ALL.
Betty Doyle
December 7, 2012
I will miss you Don and my prayers are with you Darlene and family. He was a special person. He didn't know a stranger on or off the track. Being his waitress at the Spring Garden Pancake house wasn't a job it was like a friend coming to visit. I will cherish are long talks, his wisdom, and most of all the way he treated my family and mostly my Daughter who looked up to him. She loved when Don called to say he was coming and had to eat breakfast with him. It's a sad day for all who knew him. Darlene you always had his back. you can google his pictures and you will always find her somewhere in it. Such a wonderful Love story!!!
Tracy Dockery
December 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Darlene and all the family. I will miss Don.
Doug Weddle
December 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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