Mr. Donald Gerard Eykyn
Mr. Donald Gerard Eykyn
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Raised in a military family, Don lived in eight different places from coast to coast by the time he graduated high school. He went on to graduate from The Citadel as a member of the famous class of 1969. Becoming the first graduate to present HIS father his diploma when he graduated from the Citadel was a proud moment. Don was an enthusiastic supporter and Lifetime member of The Citadel Alumni Association. He could often be heard hollering - "Go Dogs!"
After less than a 30-day stint in the Marine Corps, he started a great career in sales. R.L. Bryant, Deseret Pharmaceuticals, Billy Sheppard Trucking, Reader Digest Fund Raising and finally his long career at Millers of Columbia. After retirement, Don loved spending time with his friends and family. Lollie, Liza, Alec and his grandkids were always on his mind. He took great pride in caring for his grandchildren and treasured every moment he spent with them.
Don was married to the love of his life, Lollie Barbare Eykyn, for 52 wonderful years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Eykyn and Mary Beth Stepien.
Don is survived by his devoted wife, Lollie; his loving daughter, Elizabeth "Liza" E. Shettle (Alec) of Columbia; his beloved grandchildren, Carson Shettle, Eli Shettle, and Collins Shettle; and his three siblings, Michael Eykyn (Andrea) of Charleston, SC, Charles Eykyn of Egg Harbor Township, NJ and Patricia Bush of Brookhaven, GA.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Valhalla Woods Golf Club (formerly The Woodlands) on Thursday, March 12th, from 3:00–6:00 PM. 100 Norse Way Columbia, SC 29229.
A private interment will be held at the Memorial Belltower Columbarium on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 69 Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC 29409.
Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
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Cathy Earle King
Yesterday
Rest Easy Don! Sending prayers to the Eykyn family
Rich Riel
February 17, 2026
The team of Don Eykyn and Ed Story is now in heaven.
Don and I were in "O" company.
At the 10 year class reunion in Charleston Don and I reconnected and I met His wife Lolly. I played racket ball with Don and he introduced me to his teammate Ed Story. I beat Don at racquetball for that reunion. Based on this victory I started bragging that the International "Citadel Racquetball Championship" had been won by the West Coast represented by me.
The next reunion Don introduced me to Ed Story. Ed was a ringer brought in to play because Don was tired of losing to me. Unknown to me at the time, Ed was Florida State Champion. Long story short for as long as Ed was alive I never beat him in our hour or more matches.
The most memorable moment for me was the reunion that I was the DJ for the after party at the reunion. Ed and Don showed up in tux pants suspenders and bow ties without shirts. They were better than the Chippendale male dancers and were well received by their classmates.
rest in peace don i am still here and richinspirit.
Jody Henson
February 13, 2026
Lollie and Liza,
So sorry for many of us to hear of Don's passing as we, some of his high school buddies, had not heard from him in a good period of time. Maybe we were reminding him of his getting older. Most of us were Marine dependents who shared some great times together, many that bring memories of that grin he would exhibit. Rest in peace old friend, see you on the flip side.
Jody Henson, Beaufort, SC
Marilyn Eykyn
February 12, 2026
Sorry to hear of another Eykyn passing away. My condolences to your family. My husband Tom Eykyn passed away five months ago also 78 years old. So sorry
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Upcoming Events
Mar
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Celebration of Life
Valhalla Woods Golf Club (Formerly The Woodlands)
100 Norse Way, Columbia, SC 29229-3306
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Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel