John Donaho

John Donaho obituary, Beaumont, TX

John Donaho

John Donaho Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Broussard's Mortuary - Winnie on Dec. 7, 2024.

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John Milton Donaho, 86, of Winnie, died December 6, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1938, in Liberty, to Cecil and Alma Donaho.
Survivors include his daughter, Stacey Smith of Orange; son, Sean Donaho and his wife, Robyn, of China Spring; granddaughter, Sydney Smith of Orange; grandsons, Cameron Smith, of San Marcos, Blake and Ross Donaho, of China Spring; sister-in-law, Patti Fitzgerald and husband, Steve of Winnie; brother-in-law, John Gaulding and wife, Vickey of Winnie; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Jean Donaho; brother, Cecil Donaho; and parents.
A gathering of Mr. Donaho's family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with his memorial service at 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Broussard's, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to to the Hamshire-Fannett Education Foundation, Attn: John Donaho Scholarship, P.O. Box 44, Hamshire, Texas 77622 or Christ Covenant Church, 6390 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

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