Donald Ward Ange

Donald Ward Ange, 64, of Charlotte, passed away June 16, 2003, at Presbyterian Hospital, after a brief illness.
Mr. Ange was born on July 19, 1938, in Plymouth, NC, to the late Lyda Browning Ange and Andrew Jethrew Ange. Talented early on, Donald attended the Governor Morehead School for the Blind and the Swedish Massage School in New York. He graduated as Valedictorian from the Governor Morehead School for the Blind.
A talented artist, music was close to Donald's heart and part of his soul. He was always glad to share his various musical talents with family and friends. His talented career allowed him to work and travel the world with his many friends in the musical community. Donald played with Arthur Smith for some thirty years and most recently played the piano for George Hamilton, IV.
Mr. Ange was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the British and Nashville Musical Associations. He was a loving and wonderful man to all who knew him.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Plymouth, NC, at Jackson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 19th, at Lowe Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road. The family will also receive friends from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Horner-Walker Funeral Home in Plymouth, NC.
Mr. Ange is survived by his son, Dana Ange and Susan Myers; his brothers, Andy Ange and Paul Ange; his grandchildren, Nichole Ange, Courtney Ange, Lauren Fairchild, Joseph Fairchild, and JC Blakeley; nieces and nephews; and long time special loving friend, Cassino Jones; and his first wife, Belveia Benzenhafer; and second wife, Judy Ange. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Ange.
Lowe Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Ange.