Wesley Christian Donlavey Jr.

Wesley Christian "Junie" Donlavey, Jr., 90, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther Mary and Wesley C. Donlavey, Sr. and by his beloved wife, Phyllis May Donlavey. Surviving him are his daughters, Linda Perkins (Bill), and Beverly Swata; a son, Richard Donlavey (Sandy); 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and devoted friend Kenneth "Ding" Bell. Junie was a U.S. Navy veteran and the owner of Swansboro Motor Company (aka Donlavey Racing). He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007. A Celebration of Junie's Life will be held 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16 at the Richmond International Raceway, Old Dominion Building, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. His graveside service will be held on Sunday June 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, VA. 23150. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC, 27317.