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Donald Gavin Obituary
Donald "Big D" Gavin, 63, of Crawfordville, transitioned in the morning hours on March 4, 2017
While at Wakulla Springs Park, he advanced to Park Ranger under Ed Ball's mentorship, where he worked for 40 years until his sudden passing.
Don was a born again Christian and joined Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church under Pastor Samuel L. Hayes.
Cherishing his precious memories are a loving sister, Lessie Gavin, 2 brothers, John Marshall, Woodrow Gavin (Evelyn), a great aunt, Rosa Lee Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his late parents, Woodrow and Jessie Gavin and goddaughter, Latasha Williams.
Funeral service will be Saturday, March 18, 2017, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Crawfordville with burial at Walker Cemetery.
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Gloria Koonce-Franklin
March 10, 2024
Gone but never forgotten, such a gentle soul and loved by many. RIP My Friend Donald Gavin
Lisha Keys
March 11, 2019
U will truly be miss
Annie Lewis
March 10, 2019
Dear Family,
Although an anniversary is approaching without your loved one, his memory will never be forgotten and he lives on in your hearts. I know it is extremely hard, but remember that God is still in control and he loves you. Lean on God. He won't let you fall. All my love to you and your entire family.
Annie Jean Hicks Lewis
March 24, 2017
With our deepest sympathy and sorrow, may Don's love for all life sustain you and give you strength. I shall always remember the voice i could not forget... To know him was to love him. ~The Fincher Family Teresa, Devin, Erin and Jessica.
March 17, 2017
Sending condolences to the family from the Jenkins and Mcmillian family we will keep the family in prayer
March 17, 2017
Will be missed stay encouraged family look to God he's our refuge and want let you down
Elder Ervin & Diane Jackson
March 17, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to our cousins- Lessie, John and Woodrow. We shall miss Don very much . Be encourage and know we love you all and we're here for you.
Emanuel/Gloria Koonce
March 17, 2017
Don "Big D" will truly be missed by the Koonce and Rispress Family, he was a friend that was always there for us, good times or bad times we could always count on Don with his big smile and joyful spirit. Take your rest our friend! We love you but God love you best! See you again one day!
The Koonce and Rispress Family
Lisa (Ladd) Mobley
March 17, 2017
Wow .... still can't believe you are gone.
Had just seen you on Thursday and as always you asked about all the family, especially Lori and Sam and the girls and Daddy.
I'll miss your Big Teddy Bear hugs and smile.
You were and always will be a treasured and loved friend. Wakulla Springs will NEVER be the same.
I'll meet you at the Gate one day soon!
RIP Big D ....
The Howard Family
March 16, 2017
My condolences to the family. Don was a good friend and school mate. May his soul rest in piece.
Lisha Keys
March 16, 2017
A candle for u my friend u will be dearly miss let this candle shine forever in memory of you RIP
Lisha Keys
March 16, 2017
Rest in peace my friend you will always be in my heart and will be miss with your bright smile
Thomasene Butler
March 16, 2017
My prayers, sympathy, an compassions goes out to Lessie, John, an Woodrow Jr. Donald is really going to be missing. Put God the head of your life's an he will give you the strength to go on day by day.
March 16, 2017
You will be forever missed Big D! I am honored to have been among your many friends and a part of your park family. A heart of gold bigger than the man himself. See you when I get there my friend.
March 16, 2017
We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one; but, God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing process in your heart, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.
Lauren and Cassie Dunlap
March 16, 2017
RIP BIG D !! We love you
Angie Aka Peaches Dunlap
March 16, 2017
Your smiling face will be missed! You always called me peaches and made my time at the springs so special. You were the reason to come to work. My girls loved spending time with you. Sending prayers to the Gavin family. Rip my friend
Alicia Mills
March 16, 2017
RIP my friend I'll will miss you
Robert Manning
March 16, 2017
You will be missed Big Don. Great guy always had a smile and a word for you anytime you met him. RIP...
Mildred Hughes
March 16, 2017
My condolences to the Gavin family.
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