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Donald E. Binkley

Toledo, Ohio

Oct 4, 1954 – May 9, 2021 (Age 66)

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BORN
October 4, 1954
DIED
May 9, 2021
AGE
66
LOCATION
Toledo, Ohio

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Donald E. BinkleyDonald E. Binkley, age 66, a local musician and song writer, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He was born in Toledo on October 4, 1954 to Woodrow and Doris Binkley. A 1971 graduate of Libbey High School, Don spent his life devoted to his family, friends and his music. He...

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oh my gosh, I don't know what to say... I have no idea anything about what happened with Don? Maybe somebody could let me know. My email is treehouse [email protected]. My memories of Don were always great... amazing musician, kind, warm & charismatic.. very open to helping other people, very musical, very talented and always giving people the benefit of the doubt that's what I noticed when I was around him and other people came into the space we were holding... he helped me record my album...

1965 I met Don. Was their family paperboy on Vinton St. Took my Kay guitar to his home, gave Don lessons by ear, till he acquired his own axe. Wow did he progress fast, leaving me wondering, how he learned so many Beatle songs. Our budding friendship was music based. Each time bumping into him since, was at a music event. Known by the entire music community as bonified. The scene today is a lasting legacy of his major contributions. Surely missed, a void exists.

Can't believe it's been a year. We spoke just a couple of days before you left us. Our plans to travel together and see more of this world, went with you. But you are now seeing worlds we couldn't imagine and I will catch up with you at some point - this I know. Your music was left in good hands and has been completed by your band mates and friends. We are ready to share your songs at least one more time. Until we meet again, my very good friend.

Cant believe Don has been gone a year now, he was an amazing person !! So happy to have been a friend...

My hubby and I met Don and Dan quite by accident one evening when we were out to dinner we enjoyed the music coming from the bar area and went in to listen and had a ball. Every song we threw at them to play and they did! Found out that hubby's cousin Jim was friends and they travelled in similar circles and every chance we had we come to see the Don and Dan Show.Since my hubby Gary was a bass player they had a lot in common and even asked if he would like to play a song or two. Sadly my...

I've known Don since 1971 his whole life was about music he was a awesome friend I will miss all the phone conversation's about vintage guitars .rest easy my friend.

I can remember playing with Don at The Coach House. What great times we had! So sad to hear of his passing.

Mr. Donald Binkley ... It was an honor to have you in our lives...We miss you and will always have fond thoughts of our times together. We thank God for you and would ask that He comfort your family and friends in your absence.

Vicki, so sorry to hear this. Unfortunately, I just found out this evening and missed the visitation. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and the family. Don was always a bright light whenever I would run into him. I always enjoyed our conversations and will miss him deeply.