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Donavan James Fritz II, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 33. He was born in Virginia on July 19, 1990, the son of Gregory L. Fritz and Courtney R. Phillips.
Donavan was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert L. Craig, and his grandmother, Frances Rauber. He is survived by his wife, Brittney N. Fritz; his son, Darien Fritz; father, Gregory Fritz (Idalgy); mother, Courtney Phillips; grandmother, Joanne Craig; grandfather, Donavan J. Fritz; brothers, Zachary and Hudson; sister, Autumn; aunts, Samantha Woodruff (Kris), Dianna Dunham (Ron), Danna Upchurch, Rosemary Crump, Vicky Gregory (Ronald); uncle, Billy Rauber (Caroline); cousins, Megan (Edwin), Kathleen (Jeremiah), Hannah, Robert, Edwin, Jr., Aiden, Robert H., Liam, Kilee, Tracy, Ryan, Angeline, R.J., and Angela; and numerous friends.
He was well known for his exemplary work ethic. Donavan worked various jobs within the construction industry, but his favorite job was building and installing fences and landscaping, especially with whom he called his uncle, Scott. He enjoyed exercising at the gym often, and loved the outdoors, especially walking at the river and going to the beach. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his wife and son, who he loved immensely.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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