Pastor Donald R. Washington

Pastor Donald R. Washington obituary

Pastor Donald R. Washington

Donald Washington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2014.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church for Pastor Donald R. Washington, 58, who died February 28, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Services will be conducted by Dr. Ricky E. Carter. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary G. Washington; two daughters, Mauricha Washington-Smith of Killeen, TX and Daquicha R. Washington of Lafayette, LA; four grandchildren, Logan Dae Smith and Taylor D'Nae Smith, Caleb Donte' Washington and Destiny MyAngel Washington; one great grandson, Kameron Ray Rucker; his mother, Ms. Lizzie Jones-Washington; five brothers, Freddie (Glenda) Washington, Charles (Linda) Washington, Roosevelt Washington, Bobby Washington and Thurston Washington; two sisters, Delores (Eddie) Allen and Patsy (Irvin) Ward; one brother-in-law, Lee Glands, Jr.; three sisters-in-law, Bonnie Washington, Irma Glands and Sandra Glands; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and members of St. James Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Washington, Sr.; his father-in-law, Lee Glands, Sr.; mother-in-law, Lillie S. Glands; sister-in-law, Marilyn G. Williams; brother-in-law, Leonard Glands. Visitation will be held Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. James Baptist Church from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Wake Service to begin at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Good Hope Baptist Church from 7:00 a.m. until time of service. Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette, LA.

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February 28, 2024

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March 10, 2014

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March 10, 2014

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Pamela Angelle

February 28, 2024

Thinking of you on this day. You are truly missed my Pastor.

March 10, 2014

To all of My Family (The Washington)
I send condolences to all in Lafayette and Alexandria. Knowing that God is Still in Control. We Love You All. Aunt Estella Gaines and Cousin Linda Green

Iris George

March 10, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lloyd Rankin

March 9, 2014

i would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Washington family and hope that God can help ease the pain of losing a loved one.

Shemiko Winchester Kay

March 7, 2014

I had the pleasure of hearing you preach when I lived in Lafayette and it was a powerful message about love that has stuck with me! You were such a warm and welcoming person who will be missed! My prayers go to your family whom I have known all my life! Take your rest with who loved you best, God!

Rev. and Mrs. Paul Godfrey and Family

March 7, 2014

To the Family
Leave all to God. In times like these, it is good to know The Lord. He is the giver of all comfort. Cast your cares upon Him for he cares for you.

Elizabeth Grogan

March 7, 2014

The family of Pastor Washington have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers. Elizabeth Grogan and Family

Lydia Antoine / and family

March 7, 2014

Pastor Washington was loved and repected by myself and all of Bertha Antoine's family.

daveitra davis

March 7, 2014

May God bless the washingtons and glands family

Joyce Arrington

March 7, 2014

May God bless the entire Washington family. We Will continue to pray for all of you. Love your cousin Joyce Arrington and aunt Ellawese

March 7, 2014

Sincere sympathy to Mrs.Washinton and family for your loss!
May God bring you peace and comfort during this time.

Dorothy C. Scott and family

Alex&Pamela Angelle

March 7, 2014

Our hope and faith is and will always be in God. May God continually bless and be with you The Family of Pastor Donald R. Washington.

March 7, 2014

May God's unfailing love and compassion shower the surviving members of the Donald Washington family.

Pastor Louis Rosenthal
Flower Mound, TX

Sandra Smith

March 6, 2014

Heartfelt sympathy to the family.

March 6, 2014

Condolence is extended to the Washington family from the classmates of Rev. Washington. May God continue to Bless You.
Peabody High School Class of 1973
Alexandria, La

Bertha Ellis

March 6, 2014

The Washington family were our neighbors for many years. May God be with this family as they celebrate the life and remember Donald Ray. You will be in our prayers and thoughts.

The Ellis Family, Bertha, Sharon, and Thomas Ellis, Jr.

March 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Taira Dugue Bell

March 6, 2014

To Quicha, Mrs Mary and family: you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be your comfort, strength, and peace! Miss you much, Taira

Helena Hurts Green

March 6, 2014

May God continue to be with your family during this time of sorrow. He is at peace now, with the Heavenly Father. AMEN

Venessa Bush

March 6, 2014

Mary,
I can't begin to understand what it's like to be without your soul mate. Remember Donald has left you in the hands of the Lord, and "HE" will not forsake you.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you, an angel named Donald Washington.

Your Dear Friend

Nell Berry

March 5, 2014

Congratulation Pastor! You have graduated from earth to glory!
I'm sure you will be missed by your wife and children, and so many more.
Condolences to the family and we are praying your strength in The Lord. The God of all comfort will continue to bless and keep you all.

Dcn.Jim Davis

March 5, 2014

May the Lord grant him eternal rest.May he rest in peace.

Shirley Lair Barnes

March 5, 2014

Mary, I am keeping all of you in prayer and in my thoughts. I know that he will forever be in the many memories he left behind and know that God had greater plans for him. Take care of each other. Love you all!

Vickie Jenkins

March 5, 2014

My heart was heavy when I first received the news. But I can recall words that he shared with us at the homegoing of his mother in law. Peace is what he has now. Rest Rev
Until we meet again. My condolences to my family.

Glenda Simmons

March 5, 2014

May The Lord Bless & Comfort You And Your Family during this time...Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalms31:24

Inger Harris

March 5, 2014

May God give you all the peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray that God gives you all the comfort in know that Pastor Washington has recieved the gift of eternal life. Many Blessings

Pat Boss

March 5, 2014

Be reminded that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot and will not heal!

March 5, 2014

Praying that God will bless you and your family with His comfort and strength both now and in the days ahead.
Letha Livingston, Fort Worth, Texas

lou babineaux

March 5, 2014

ms mary and family I am so sorry for your loss of a good man. you'll are in my prayers, love you all

Kevin & Malika Glands

March 5, 2014

We Love You Uncle Don,May your legacy live on through the lives you've touched.

Jennifer Brown

March 5, 2014

To the entire Washington family I love you all dearly. I'm praying God covers you all during this time. Quicha I'm lost for words which don't happen often, but God knows God gave u and awesome earthly father! One that you will have memories to last a lifetime. Love ya like we are blood sisters. B blessed!

Trevis and Tikeleanna Dutton

March 5, 2014

Keep your hand in Gods hand and he will see you through. Praying for the Washington family

Mr.& Mrs. Lodgy Dugas

March 5, 2014

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us. We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.

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