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Donald Rawlins Obituary

Rawlins Donald C. Rawlins, Jr., 77 passed away April 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald C. Rawlins, Sr. and Ruby Fischer; sister, Sally Jo Floyd. Don is survived by nieces, JoEllen Mankin and Janet Floyd; nephew, Roger (Sharon) Floyd; great nieces and nephews, Chad, Ryan, Andy, Joel, Kristen, Corey and Jeremy. He was an avid golfer and a mentor to all. Visitation Friday, May 1, 2015 from 11 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 1 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. Interment to follow at Grove City Cemetery (New), Grove City, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to Treatment Initiative Project, c/o Tim Oatney, 121 East 6th Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2015.

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Vickie L Stephenson

April 24, 2023

Awesome memories of all the wonderful teachings from Don!! Miss him bunches & always think about him & think to myself what would Don say to me today about that? The universe is always around us Aye my friend??? You were the best counsler one could ever ask for & I'm sure grateful for you were sent to me. You blessed my life & hopefully I pass along some of that to my friends!!! Miss ya Don, think of you all the time!! God bless you soul & rest easy, love ya buddy & thanks again for being in my life!!!

Cassie Andrews

April 22, 2022

Missed by many he was an amazing man and touched many life´s in an amazing way!

Vickie L Stephenson

April 23, 2021

Remembering Don today as he will never be forgotten in my life!!! For an awesome counselor, confidant & truly one of the finest man I've ever met!! He truly taught me how to live & find myself & changed my life forever!! Thinking of you today my friend in our universe as you used to say!! Your teachings were beyond amazing & your kind soul was awesome!! Thank you for being you & teaching me how to be myself! You will never be forgotten, not in my book!! Love ya buddy,I know you are enjoying your rewards up there & say hi to Bruce for me,I know you are riding the clouds with him on his Harley!!

Vickie Stephenson

November 27, 2015

I'm so sorry.....I just found out about Don...... This man changed my live forever...... What an awesome, wonderful teacher he was....I'm so sorry I didn't know until now......he was a miracle in my life! God bless his wonderful, kind soul. He taught me how to live one day at a time and was completely awesome!!!! I will miss him so very much. Prayers for my buddy always!!!

Cassie Andrews

May 2, 2015

I can not express in words how much this man did for my son Zach and our family during a hard time in our lives! I am honored to say Don left everlasting memories and nothing but love in our hearts! He was a wonderful man, friend, counselor and just a wonderful inspiration in our lives! Don you will be greatly missed until we all meet again!

Juli Knecht

May 1, 2015

Words alone cannot truly reflect on our appreciation of Don. He was a true mentor to my son and our entire family as we faced a difficult period in our lives. He went beyond that of a counselor and actually became a family friend. The son that he mentored played college football, thanks to Don. He will graduate with a double major in December 2015, thanks to Don. We would pick Don up on cold fall Saturday mornings and take him to some of the football games. He made it clear that mentoring went beyond office walls. I am certain he did this for others, also. News of his death devastated our family. He will be missed, but we are happy to have an angel on our sons shoulder when he needs Don to listen and advise. Thank you Don. Rest in peace.

Lynn McCandlish

April 30, 2015

Don was an inspiration to all of us.
Lynn McCandlish

April 29, 2015

Don did so much for the youth of Fairdield County. God bless, Don. Enjoy your rewards!

Kristine Gjessing

April 29, 2015

Don will continue to inspire me - he was a light to many and his memory will live on.

Chad Moore

April 29, 2015

I'm glad I knew Don. Taught me a couple things on golfing. He will be missed and I know he touch many many lives.

RIP

Herb USMC

April 29, 2015

Herb USMC

April 29, 2015

Herb USMC

April 29, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

April 29, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served. Thank YOU for your service,Donald..... And Semper Fi.

Genelle Rose

April 29, 2015

Don was an inspiration and support to so many and he will be greatly missed!! My life is richer for knowing him. I am so lucky to have called him a friend!

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