Timothy Donahue

Timothy Donahue obituary

Timothy Donahue

Timothy Donahue Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Funeral Home - Leitchfield on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Timothy G. Donahue, age 61, of Leitchfield, passed away, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence.

He was born February 27, 1964, in Owensboro to the late Donita Donahue Griffin and Billy Griffin. He was a former truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Shannon Griffin.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Donahue; two daughters, Serenna Donahue and Mary Donahue; two sisters, Malia Griffin and Stacy Bretz and three grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen and no services are scheduled at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses.

Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Maria Griffin

Earlier today

U will always be my brother and u will always loved an missed by me bub from ur big sister u are always on my mind and u will be missed bub God gained a great person in heaven fly high bub and I will never forget you bub

David Bolton

Yesterday

Fly high Timmy. Even though I was not blood related you always claimed me as your nephew. You were always there for me. Always helped out whenever you could. You are always going to be my uncle. This is not goodbye this is see you later on. Until we all can meet again. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. LOVE YOU

Malia Dawn Griffin

Yesterday

Mss u bub ur big sister misses u an will never forget u bub mss u bub from ur big sister Malia luv u bub

Stacy Bretz

Yesterday

Going to miss you bunches bub ik you are home now with Mom and Dad and Shannon love you bunches Big brother....ur little sister will never forget you ur always going to be in my heart and my thoughts RIH bub

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