Donald Launius

Donald Launius obituary, Fountain Inn, SC

Donald Launius

Donald Launius Obituary

Published by Cannon Funerals and Cremations - Jones Chapel on Jun. 25, 2014.
Donald Deward Launius, age 81, widower of Delores Jean Launius, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Born in McLeansboro, Illinois, he was a son of the late Jeff Hillard and Delcie Jenkins Launius. Mr. Launius was a graduate of Southern Illinois University before serving his country in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard. He was a member of Community of Christ and was a Mason for over 50 years. Mr. Launius is survived by two daughters, Glinda L. Stricklin and husband Charles, and Teresa K. Girard and husband Jim; two sons, Donald D. Launius, II, and Michael R. Launius and wife Stephanie; six grandchildren, Bobbi Gentry Dubose and husband David, Michael C. Gentry, Tara Berry and husband Michael, Donald D. Launius, III, Danielle Launius, and David Launius; a great grandson, Parker Berry; a brother, Melvin Launius; and a sister, Virginia Durham and husband Doug. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Cannon Funeral Home-Jones Chapel, 603 West Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29680, with entombment to follow in Graceland East Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 27, 2014 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Cannon Funeral Home-Jones Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615, or Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.

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Lillian Edwards

June 30, 2014

Don, Sorry to hear about your Father. I know you will miss him very much. You and your family are in my prayers.

Bruce Greene

June 29, 2014

So sorry to hear. Will keep the family in my thoughts & prayers.

Eddie Phillips

June 27, 2014

Michael: Ruth and I send our condolences to you, Stephanie, the children and family members. May God keep each and everyone in his care.

Eddie Phillips

Kami Neves Hedden

June 27, 2014

Mike and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a special man. He will be missed! You all are in our thoughts and prayers?

June 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Teresa.Love you Flora Lachanos-Wolthusen

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