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Donald Gilreath Obituary
Deer Park - Donald Raymond "Donny" Gilreath, III, age 36, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 5, 1985, to Donald R. Gilreath, Jr. and Pamela Sue Gilreath (nee Lester.)
Donny grew up in Deer Park and attended St. Saviour Parish Elementary. He graduated from Moeller High School Class of 2003. Since 2005, Donny has served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department where he most recently was assigned as Deputy in Jail Service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Most of all, he loved and was devoted to his family.
Donny and his wife, Sarah Ann Gilreath (nee Spencer), met as teenagers through their friends at a local Catholic festival. They now have three children; Cameron, Haley, and Avery. In addition to his parents, wife, and children, Donny is survived by his sisters, Kelley (Emily) Gilreath and Katy (Ross) Kendall; along with his nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of dear friends and co-workers.
During this difficult time of great loss, we celebrate Donny's exemplary character and hilarious nature. He was his own unique and precious blend of compassion, selflessness, generosity, love, and he was a real prankster.
Public visitation will be 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required for all guests attending. A private funeral service will begin following the visitation with interment at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Evendale. Online condolences may be shared at www.mrfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donny's honor to The Shield at www.theshieldohio.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jerry Scheve
February 18, 2021
Don & Family,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of Donny. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Fessenden family
February 17, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in each other during this time and moving forward. May God Bless! God's speed, Donny!
Jaime Wiesner
February 17, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Meyer
February 17, 2021
My heart goes out to you Donny, Pam, Katy, and Kelly. I have nothing but great memories of Donny from his days at Saviour to the last time I saw him in the Chicken. He was always so mild mannered and pleasant and fun to joke around with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Jill Meyer
Wayne Suttles
February 17, 2021
It’s always a sad thing when a loved one passes on. Even tho I didn’t know him or even meet him he sounded like a great man and father and a great husband. May God take his hand a led him home. God bless all his family, friends and co-workers.
Katie Noschang
February 16, 2021
My prayers to the family.
Diana WilliamsHarris
February 16, 2021
My condolences to the bereaved family. Donny, you were a very pleasant and generous deputy. May you ever be remembered for your kindness. Peace and Blessings young man; Peace and Blessings.
JEANNE WISE
February 16, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Thinking of all the family and sending prayers.
Brian Connor
February 15, 2021
Don and Pam we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and may God help you through this difficult time. Brian and Vicki Connor
Bill & Bev Carr
February 15, 2021
Our sympathy to the family
Lisa Parker
February 15, 2021
To Pam and Family: I am so sorry to hear about Donny. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Mike and Lois Diersing
February 15, 2021
Don and Pam, We are so sorry to see this. Children should never pass before their parents. It sounds like he was a great person. Prayers for you and your family.
Janet Kelly
February 15, 2021
To Pam & family: Sending this with deepest sympathy from the City of Deer Park. Wishing you strength and peace at this time.
Doug & Carol Wilcoxson
February 15, 2021
We were so very sorry to get this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will always be remembered for his huge grin, especially when he picked a kid off first base with his incredible pickoff move. Sometimes I think he walked hitters just so he could pick them off...
Tom Elsbrock
February 14, 2021
Pam, Don, Kelley, Katie, Sarah and rest of the family; so sorry to hear of your loss. Vickie and I send our sincerest sympathies and deepest condolences. I just really got to know Donny the last couple years playing golf on Thursday evenings. I enjoyed his company a great deal.
Christi Scheid
February 14, 2021
We express our deepest condolences for Donny's family. He was a kind, generous, hard working man. When ever he was around our children he treated them like his own. He will be missed.
Kathy McKee
February 14, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your entire family!
Ryan Singleton
February 14, 2021
Donny... Man we drifted apart over the past year and I wish we hadn't. I'm gonna miss you alot my brother. Thank you for being a good friend to me when I worked at the JC with you. We love you Donny.
Ryan Downey
February 13, 2021
I have so many fond memories all the way from childhood with Donny. We were both running backs for the St. Savior Golden Bears. He was always a little bit faster than me. Lol. I would never admit it then but he gets the glory now. Throughout the years he would always check on me. He always knew how to make someone feel special, never forgotten, and loved. He will be greatly missed and cherished forever. Fly high with the angels my friend. Until we meet or race again I’ll be there to join you. Love ya brother.
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