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Fussell, Donald Lee (82) went into eternal glory on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born on April 20, 1943 and raised in Richmond, Don was a loving and faithful husband for 58 years to his wife, Virginia. He worked for Richmond/Champion/Smurfit Stone/Chesapeake Container for 46 years, retiring in 2006. He was also a member of the gospel bluegrass band, Churchyard Grass and recently retired from singing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Goldie Fussell; brother, Ray Fussell, and Charles (Chip) Fox, who he considered a son. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his sister, Diane (Jeff) Stilwell; daughter, Beth (Rob) Partin; and sons Chris (Crystal) Fussell and Mike (Tammy) Fussell. He is also survived by granddaughters, Samantha (Tim) Mitchell, Becky Anderson, Katie Anderson, Brittney Fussell, and Maddie Fussell; and grandsons, Mike (Katie) Fussell and Christopher Fussell and two great-granddaughters, Kylee Taylor and Hannah Mitchell. Sister-in-law Charlotte (Ernest) Donithan and brothers-in-law Jimbo (Rhonda), Wesley (Jodi) and Earl (Ann Marie) Hatchell. He is also survived by women he considered daughters, Donna White, Tina Fussell and Sherry Fox; and granddaughters Haley and Brianna Fox and grandsons Chase and Cody Fox and many other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4560 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231 where a funeral service will be held Thursday, August 28, at 2 p.m.
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Bill Beasley
August 27, 2025
I have enjoyed listening for years The Churchyard Grass C.D.'s. Donald personally gave me several copies at work. I sold him a piece of John Deere Equipment in Toano,VA. probably 10+ years. I played often on my commutes to Toano and later to Chester James River Equipment locations. They always helped me with going to work or coming home. The songs were my special "Me time out!" I know he will be missed dearly but I can still listen to his voice on the C.D.'s! May God Bless the family and friends during these difficult days! Respectively, Bill Beasley
Sarah Schesventer
August 27, 2025
Oh Beth & the rest of the family! This is horrible but as he was a true believer I know you will all see him again! He was a remarkable husband, Dad, family member to so many people! I'm truly sorry I will be out of town for his service. Please know I'm sending you all so many hugs & warm wishes to make it through tomorrow! Love you all so much, Sarah Schesventer!!!
Bill and Mary Ann Briggs
August 27, 2025
We only had the opportunity to meet Donald a couple of times since we knew and worked with Virginia and Beth. He was a super nice person who seemed to make everyone he was around happy. He will be greatly missed. .
John Fussell
August 27, 2025
Uncle Don legacy lives on in the people he touched with his music. He will be missed.
John, Judy and Charles Fussell
RONNIE G HARVEY
August 27, 2025
Saw him sing many times especially in church. RIP
Sharon Dietrich
August 27, 2025
From now on, the heavenly host of angels singing will be led by Don.
He will be missed.
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