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1934
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2015
JIMMY DONAHUE Obituary
JIMMY DONAHUE, 80, of Ona, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born November 3, 1934, in Branchland, a son of the late Ernie and Lou Adkins Donahue. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Jean Donahue, brothers Gene, Robert and Ernie II. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Kimila and Tom Jones of Ona, and Shonda and the Honorable James H. Young of Huntington; two grandchildren, Katherine O'Hara and her husband Frank and Kurt Jones; one sister, Emma Lou Dyer; brothers and sisters-in-law Forrest and Barbara Donahue, Jack and Jewell Donahue, Keith and Betsy Donahue, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Huntington, by Father Dean Borgmeyer and Monsignor Lawrence Luciana. After services, the family will host a luncheon in Jimmy's honor at his home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Rd., Huntington, WV 25702 or the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Scholarship Foundation, 1600 Medical Center Drive, Huntington, WV 25701. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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Lonna Setliff
August 23, 2020
Love to you in heaven. You were a joy and wonderful soul to be around.
August 31, 2015
I will miss you and shirley dearly for all the things we were able to talk about thank you for letting me know the free things in life are precious love hope and faith and Jesus has held my hand you had a big heart personality and life and with all the stories you were bigger than life. Kim and Shonda you will forever be on my mind and my prayers everything was out of Love the way your parents were. Peace be with you and yours love you forever love you for always,,, dueces
August 31, 2015
I miss you so much and shirley to 2 people with big personalities and big hearts I shall never forget and the greatest things of life are free faith love and hope and through the valleys and the peaks Jesus is holding my hand. My heart goes out to Kim and Shonda I love you greatly. Thank you all forevery thing. You will always be in my mind and Prayers xoxoxox
August 31, 2015
Shonda I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm out of town but just know that your in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a special man , I always enjoyed talking to him when he'd come into the shop. Now he's with your Mommy. Love to u and your family.
August 30, 2015
To The Donahue Family,
Jim will be missed by many, I appreciated the advice he gave me about the importance of getting a good education.
John McComas
Ron and Diane Oliver
August 29, 2015
Jim and Shirley were two special people. Diane and I wee sadden to hear about Jim's passing and did not know that Shirley had also passed away. We just loved Jim and Shirley, just so kind and always were smiling and happy. May God's hand touch the hearts of all of Jim's family and friends during this most difficult time. Jim and Shirley, together again in Paradise. We will miss you both.
August 29, 2015
To Shonda and Kim,
Arbie and I will miss our visits with Jim and the stories he told, there was never a dull moment. I especially will miss my calls to him daily.Our prayers to you,Miss Katie and Kurt.
Arbie and Brenda McComas
John VanOoteghem
August 28, 2015
Shonda,
Sincerest condolences to you on Jim's passing. He and Shirley were two of the finest people I've ever met and I felt honored to have known them. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmest regards,
John VanOoteghem
August 28, 2015
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Sorry I can't be there for you and family Trudy Janey .
August 28, 2015
My condolences to the Donahue family. Jim had a big heart and was a true friend and classmate.
Jim Porter
August 28, 2015
The community has lost a fine gentleman. Always ready to help me, advise, console and give encouragement, and so very knowledgeable about so many things. Jim is now with his beloved Shirley. My heartfelt condolences to Kim and Shonda, and the entire Donahue family.
Leigh Olson
August 28, 2015
One of the sweetest men I know. God speed Jimmy. May your family find comfort and peace. Love and prayers to all loveThe Olsons
michael turley
August 27, 2015
sorry to hear you had to leave us .jim.i will alwase, rember working ,and playing with you, hope to meet again some day ,some way.. rest in peace my friend,,
francie Harris
August 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss Donahue family!prayers for strength and peace !
Sue Ellen Chapman
August 27, 2015
A Wonderful Man with a huge heart... I'll miss you my Friend. Love Sue Ellen
Cheryl Harris
August 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss. RIP Jimmy. Mike and Cheryl Harris
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