Donald ELMORE

1935 - 2017

ELMORE, Mr. Donald William Was born August 19, 1935. He departed this life on December 17th, 2017 at age 82. Donald was a US Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was also a successful entrepreneur of several businesses including The Frying Pan, Elmore Construction, Clickity Clock Day Care, and Creative Corner Inc. He is preceded in death by his parents: Sylvester and Gladys Mitchell-Elmore; (3) brothers: James, Edward, and Robert Elmore and a sister, Joann Elmore Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Cynthia Coleman-Elmore; devoted sisters, Shirley (Alvin) Smith of AZ, Bernice Jackson, Martha (George) Branner, both of CA; (3) sisters-in-law, Sondra, Lois, and Deborah Elmore; his (2) sons, Darren (Kim) Cordell and Anthony Young, both of Dayton; (5) daughters, Donna (Reginald) Elmore-Cole of Houston, TX, Kelly (Jamel) Elmore-Green of Dayton, OH, Sheila (Lawrence) Benjamin-McCleskey of Fountain Inn, SC, Doniell (Virl) Elmore-Murray, and Shedale Coleman, both of Dayton; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends, including lifelong friend, Beverly Combs-Elmore. Celebration of life services will be held 12:00 p.m., FRIDAY, December 22, 2017 at Greater Love Christian Church, 2345 Lakeview Ave., with Pastor Michael Barringer, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Repass immediately following burial at A Loving Heart Youth Services, 3195 Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45406. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com