Donald Egley

Donald Egley obituary, Chesapeake, VA

Donald Egley

Donald Egley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Donald Michael Egley, 43, passed away early morning November 10th, 2025. He is predeceased by his loving parents, Leticia Cruz Egley and Austin Thomas Egley. Donald spent his life in service to others, using his master's degree in criminology to serve the underprivileged children of Norfolk. He was a lover of all things music, gaming, and anime, serving as a source of kindness, compassion, and a good laugh to all who encountered him.
Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Jennelyn Cruz Egley, Austin Cruz Egley (Kimberly), Thomas Amos Egley (Alexis), and Jennifer Paraiso Egley (Dell), his cherished nieces and nephews Keiana, Blake, Jake, TKE, and Kallie, as well as countless other family members, friends, online buddies and bandmates.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Donald's honor at a later date for family and friends.

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