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Donald Porter Malkemus Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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July 7, 2009
To the Malkemus Family:
I'm just now hearing about the death of Donald, Jr. and I'm very sorry about your loss. My personal memories of Donald were positive memories and he will be missed dearly by my family. Our prayers go out to the entire Malkemus Family.
~ H. Russell Hicks, Hampton, Virginia
Lori Moore
August 26, 2008
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you and the boys. Donald was a wonderful man who always thought about others. I remember him checking on me when we lived in the same neighborhood and I was going through my divorce. He always seemed to have a smile on his face when I saw him. Lean on the Lord, he will get you and the boys through this very difficult time.
Terry & Cathy Phillips
August 11, 2008
To the Malkemus Family,
Terry & I are so saddened by your lose and can't imagine your greif. Please know that our family is thinking about you and pray for peace of mind as your greive.
With love, Terry, Cathy, Andria, William, Luke & Alexis Phillips
Tom Knight
August 11, 2008
Dear Malkemus Family, Donald was a classmate of mine back in our Midlo. H.S. days. He was the most trustworthy and dependable friend anyone could ever have. And his sense of humor and ability to make me laugh got me through the worst of days at school. Please know that he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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Darnetta Jefferson
August 10, 2008
Liz, My heart goes out to you and your Family, If there is anything i can do for you guy's don't hesitate to call on me!! 804 921-3308 320-4675
Terry Gerow
August 9, 2008
Liz- I am so sorry for all that your family is going through. My brother had told me that he met you and Donny in Powhatan a couple of months ago. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless You,
Jennie & Pete Wells, Sr.
August 9, 2008
Mr & Mrs Malkemus, Sr. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our most sincere sympathy. We shall keep you in our thought and prayers.
Joel Ashworth
August 9, 2008
I remember working with Donald in the yard with fondness. We would share lunch and speak of our families. Donald would always express his love for his wife and his boys and how proud he was of all of you! There's not much room in a man's heart for much and Donald's was filled up with love for his wife and boys. We will indeed miss him!
sarah somers
August 8, 2008
Karen,Austin,Logan,and Malkemus family-This has been a tragic in many ways.Donald was deffinatly a good husband,father,brother,son,uncle,and friend.Memories of him keep playing in my head from that special summer I shared with yall.Riding fourwheelers, having late night cookouts,riding on the harley, and watching sunday nascar races.You guys will forever be in my prayers.Hes in a better place now watching over us all.Hes riding high and free.Please let me and ricky know if you need anything.
J.L., Dorothy, Heather and Lindsay Harper
August 8, 2008
Our hearts go out for you in this terrible tragedy! Big D you are gone but will never be forgotten. Karen, Austin and Logan anything you need, you know we are ALWAYS here for you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Katy Jordan
August 8, 2008
The whole family is in my prayers, I have alot of memories with you all throughout the years learning piano from mrs. malkemus. Stay strong, my prayers are with you.
Diana Case-Foster
August 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you go thru this traumatic time. Donald was a good man and friend. We have known the whole family for many years as Susan, Diana and Malcolm all took piano lessons from Mrs. Malkemus. May God's grace and comfort be with you during this extremely difficult time. God bless you all and know you continue in our thoughts and prayers.
Mac & Kitty Case, Susan Case-Grant, Diana Case-Foster, & Malcolm Case
Billy and Charlene Waters
August 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judy (Elliott) Newman
August 7, 2008
Liz, Susie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless each and every one of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leslie Johnson
August 7, 2008
I just want to say how sorry I am for the loss of Donald. I don't remember him that well. But I do remember the rest of the family. Mrs. Malkemus taught me piano lessons about 20 years ago! I am so sad to hear about what happened and how your whole family is being affected by this tramatic event. May you find strength in the lord and I will be thinking of you all.
Len and Robin Tuck
August 7, 2008
God's plan to call this good man and our dear friend away may not be understood, but faith and the memories we keep of Donald as a loving son, devoted husband and father, caring uncle and brother, and a friend who always had time to help, will provide some comfort to us. We miss him. God Bless You All.
RHONDA (COMBS) MARSHALL
August 7, 2008
LIZ, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME, IT'S BEEN A REAL... LONG TIME. BUT, I REMEMBER DONALD LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. I DON'T THINK THAT ANYONE AT MIDLOTHIAN HIGH SCHOOL COULD AND WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Terry Austin
August 7, 2008
Words cannot express the love we have for this gentle giant. A one of a kind friend. We will miss you Big"D", you will live on in our hearts.
Terry, Sindee, Amber and Drew Austin
Chad and Erin Porterfield
August 7, 2008
Coach Chad and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tim and Vicky Gant
August 7, 2008
Karen, there are no words to adequately express our heartfelt sympathy. Please know that you and the boys will remain in our prayers. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends.
John and Barbara McCluskey
August 7, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 7, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Donald. May God bless you and the boys and the rest of your family during this time. Brian, Susan and Austin Walls
Mencarini Family
August 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
MARK & CHERYL SIMPSON
August 7, 2008
We are so sorry, such a tragic act took such a kind and caring man, this is truly a great loss for all who knew Donald. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! YOU WILL BE MISSED DONALD "RIDE HIGH AND FREE"
Tina Foster
August 7, 2008
Karen, You and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Meyers-Thomas
August 7, 2008
Mary Catharine, Ricky and the rest of the Malkemus family, I am so very sorry for your loss and please know that I am thinking about you all.
Dottie Smith
August 7, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Diane Jones
August 7, 2008
Karen,We are sorry for your loss,our prayers are with you and the boys Mr.William(pete) and Diane Jones,(Bon Air Va)
Vanessa Knight-Mavilia
August 7, 2008
Liz, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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