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Donald Alverson Obituary
Born Feb. 12, 1938, in Danville, he was the son of the late Herman L. Alverson and the late Violet Christianson Alverson.
Don had lived all of his life in Danville, where he was a graduate of George Washington High School, class of 1956, and the College of Hard Knocks.
He was employed in sales all of his adult life, and retired from Danville Chrysler Plymouth on Jan. 1, 2000.
Don loved his family and friends, and loved to spend time at Emerald Isle, N.C. He was an avid Virginia Tech fan. He was a member of Sandy Shores Baptist Church, where he was active as long as his health permitted.
He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, Poquoson Tribe 124.
He was married to Donna Pizzulo Alverson.
In addition to his wife, of the residence, he is survived by three daughters, Deana A. Mills and her husband, Richard (Ricky), of Dry Fork, Cindy A. Yates, of Blairs, and Tae A. Thornton and her husband, Teddy, of Danville; two stepdaughters, Dana Kennedy of Danville and Leanne LeVesque of Houston; a stepson, Lonnie Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Cindy, of Naples, Fla.; a sister, Susan Parrish, of Danville; four grandsons, Cody Mills, Austin Mills, Spencer Thornton and Bailey Thornton; two granddaughters, Jessica Yates and Kattie Thornton; two step-granddaughters, Chelsea LeVesque and Morgan Kennedy; one great-granddaughter, Madelaine Rust; and three nephews. He is also survived by his beloved pets, Annie and Missy.
He was predeceased by a brother, H. Ray Alverson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, at Sandy Shores Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Scearce officiating.
The family will be at the residence, 125 Windsor Trail.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Hospice Support Services Inc., P.O. Box 2713, Danville, VA 24541; to God's Pit Crew, 296 Still Springs Drive, Danville, VA 24541; or to a charity of choice.
Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Alverson
Dee Dunaway
July 9, 2007
Tae:
My heart goes out to you & your family in the loss of your Dad. He & Jim use to talk about Emeral Isle & fishing years ago.You are in my prayers.
Dee
David & Kelly Smith
July 2, 2007
I had the Pleasure or working with Don at Danville Chrysler. He was a great guy who loved his dog's.He was very well known in the car biz and he will be missed.
God Bless
David,Kelly and Peyton Smith
Jeff Sparrow
June 30, 2007
DEANA,tAE AND CINDY AND DONNA I am so sorry for you loss Don was a good man and a good friend although he was a REdskin fan and I was a cowboy fan.
May God Bless you .
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DON ELLIOTT
June 29, 2007
DEAR FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS I WAS IN MANY OF DON'S CLASSES,GRADUATED WITH HIM AT GWHS,1956.I REMEMBER RIDEING IN HIS PONY CART MANY YEARS AGO AT A VERY YOUNG AGE.HE WILL BE MISSED HE WAS LIKED BY MANY.
SINCERELY
DON
Thomas and Rita Pizzulo
June 29, 2007
We will miss the wit and wholesome character that Don exemplified. He was one-of-a kind and he will be greatly missed. He will always be remembered with love.
Cathy Marlowe
June 29, 2007
Donna,
Our prayers are with you. Don was a real special guy. We have missed you both since leaving Windsor Farms.
Love, Cathy and Dwayne Marlowe
Lois Alverson Durham
June 29, 2007
I would like to send my sympathy, prayers and love to the family of Donald. So sorry to hear of his passing. My father Johnnie Alverson, and Donalds father Herman were first cousins
June 29, 2007
Donna, Susan, & Family,
Words cannot express how much we will miss Don and how much laughter he brought to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are here if you need anything.
Jerry, Pam & Justin Lawson
William & Marilyn Gunnell
June 29, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Sharon Gavitt
June 29, 2007
Donna,I was so saddened to read of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Sharon Watson Gavitt
Terry Murphy
June 28, 2007
Dear Tae,
I am sorry to hear about your father.I can feel your pain. I am sure your father was a wonderful man.I just wish I had the right words to say to make you feel better. But,time is the only answer.He will live forever threw you and your gentle spirit.If I can do anything for you and your family please let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Harry & Iva Ligon
June 28, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eddie Gunnell
June 28, 2007
To the family,
I offer my deepest personal sympathy with the loss of a friend of over forty years. I was proud to have been of service during Don's final months. Call on me if you have any needs.
Very sincerely,
Eddie Gunnell, G.M.
Home Oxygen and Medical Equipment Co.
Sharon and Eddie Gunnell
June 28, 2007
Tae and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
James Sizer
June 28, 2007
Folks, it is a very sad day of the passing of Donald Alverson a graduate of the 1956 George Washington High School Class.
May God bless his sole, this family and friends for this loss will be extremely difficut to cope within the future days.
James Kenneth Sizer
1956 GWHS Class
625 Neile Court
Oviedo, FL 32765
[email protected]
Karen Law
June 28, 2007
Dear Tae,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Karen Law
Mildred & Harold Gallion
June 28, 2007
Donna, it is so sad to lose a friend and I know a great many are feeling that loss today. Don went to sleep in Danville and woke up in heaven. What a great reward! Love you, Mildred & Harold Gallion
Bill Wells
June 28, 2007
Donna
I was sadden to hear of your loss. If we can help, let us know. I am praying for the family at this time.
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