DONALD PLEASANTS

DONALD PLEASANTS obituary, RICHMOND, VA

DONALD PLEASANTS

DONALD PLEASANTS Obituary

Published by Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel from May 10 to May 11, 2013.
PLEASANTS, Donald Allan, 76, of Richmond, born on August 31, 1936, passed away May 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Benjamin Pleasants Jr. and Mary Post Pleasants; his brothers, William Benjamin Pleasants III and Robert Warren Pleasants. He is survived by his wife, Frances Pullen Pleasants; his children, Laura Isley (Mike), Mandy Williams (Bryan) and Cathy Bohannon (A.J.); grandchildren, Matthew Sutorka, Tyler Hinnant, Benjamin Sutorka, Allison Bohannon, Amanda Bohannon, Ashton Bohannon, Breanne Williams and Carter Bohannon. Donald served in the National Guard, retired from Visual Education at VCU, and was a lifelong member of Battery Park Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 13, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to Battery Park Christian Church. Condolences at: woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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May 16, 2013

Louis and Lois Lutto posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2013

Chockie Roberts posted to the memorial.

May 11, 2013

Jane Lee Wright posted to the memorial.

Louis and Lois Lutto

May 16, 2013

We will miss waving and seeing Don sitting in the yard, our thoughts are with you.

Chockie Roberts

May 12, 2013

To the family and friends of Donald; You remain in my thoughts and prayers, that God has given us another angel to watch over each and every one of you.

Jane Lee Wright

May 11, 2013

Dear Fran,
I was so surprised to see Donald's death in the paper yesterday.Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, I will see you soon!
Love,
Jane Lee

Deanna, Shea, & Lorelai Brown

May 11, 2013

We're so sorry for your loss Mandy. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

Carey Pleasants

May 10, 2013

Dear Aunt Fran - I'm so sorry to hear the news of Uncle Donald's death. I have many fond memories of your family and wish I were able to attend the service. My thoughts and sympathy are with you.

Gloria Bailey

May 10, 2013

Fran - I am so sorry to hear of Donald's death. My thoughts are with you and your family. This is a difficult time and he will be missed. I always looked forward to seeing him at Christmas.
My love to you. Gloria

Martha Williams

May 10, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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