Flint, Michigan
WALTERS, Donald R., Sr. - Of Flint, age 65, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Brian's House of Davison. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Martin B. Watkins officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation 2-8PM Monday and 10AM Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Donald was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1942, the son of Edwin and Estella (Overdorf) Walters. He was a member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church; UAW, Locals #651 and #659. He died shortly after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Mr. Walters retired from AC Spark Plug in 1999, after 33 years of service. Surviving are wife, Jeanette; 2 sons, Donald R., Jr. and wife Anne of Clio, Steven and wife Shelly of Grand Rapids; 4 grandchildren, Donald, J., Joseph, Stephanie and Samantha; 2 sisters, Ellen Oferholter of Nevada and Mildred Strunk of California; 5 brothers, Eugene (Ethel) of Washington, Richard (Becky) of Nevada, John of Pennsylvania, James (Alice) of Pennsylvania, Harold (Joan) of Pennsylvania; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Edwin, Robert, Frank; sister, Edna. The family would like to thank Brian's House for their wonderful care, especially Stacie, his nurse. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Donnie. I lived with Donnie at the Masonic Children Home from 1950-1956. We were in the same class and will always remember his sense of humor and smile I hope fond memories will help ease the family's lost. Ed and Diana Stumm
Ed Stumm
November 10, 2008 | New Holland, PA
TODAY I MOURN THE LOSS OF A VERY SPECIAL PERSON...SOMEONE WHO WAS ALWAYS PLAYING PRACTICAL JOKES,ALWAYS HAD MISCHIEF IN HIS EYES, HAD A LAUGH ALL HIS OWN, AND YES HE WAS STILL A KID AT HEART. MOSTLY I'LL MISS HIS GENUINE CONCERN AND CARING FOR OTHERS, THE LOVE AND PRIDE HE HAD IN HIS FAMILY, AND HIS LOVE OF SINGING, HE LOVED TO SING...AND WAS GOOD AT IT TOO!! HEAVEN HAS SURELY GATHERED ANOTHER FLOWER FOR THE MASTERS BOUQUET. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, I PRAY GOD TO...
SALLE GEAN
October 27, 2008 | SWARTZ CREEK, MI
I knew Don for along time at AC, Delphi. You have our sympathy and our prayers.
Allen Coulter
October 27, 2008 | Goshen, IN
I am so sorry for your loss.Don and I knew each other well from our years at A.C ,GM and Delphi.Rest in peace Don.
Bob Jacot
Bob Jacot
October 27, 2008 | Roscommon, MI
To the whole family of Don Walters. My deepest sympathy on the loss of a great guy. I knew him in college and was my dear friend. We lost touch until recently. How glad I am that I finally connect with him again...only to feel sad at losing him. May God's blessing rest on each of you.
Rev. Frederick Oleck
October 26, 2008 | Weatherly, PA
I knew Don for many years as my inspector in the 3101 press room. He was a great guy and will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
John Lybarker
October 26, 2008 | Leesburg, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry not to be with you at this time. We love you all.
Ed and Sally Schaar
October 26, 2008 | Frostproof, FL
