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Donroy Johnston "Don" Ober obituary, Mechanicsville, VA

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Donroy Ober Obituary

OBER, Donroy Johnston "Don", 88, of Mechanicsville, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Dee Ober; two sons, Keith Ober (Kelly) and Brian Ober (Crystal); and four grandchildren, Kathleen Johnston (Nate), Kevin Ober (Mia), and Ty and Caris Ober. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and was retired from Solite Corporation. He was an active member of Shalom Baptist Church. Don was a member and Past President of the Richmond Region Antique Automobile Club of America and the Old Dominion Packard Club.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 5, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 6, at Shalom Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shalom Baptist Church, 8116 Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or a charity of your choice.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 4, 2023.

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fred kanter

October 10, 2023

Don was a long time customer of my antique car parts company and I had the pleasure of meeting him and Dee at a car meet back in the 80's. What a gentleman.

Fred Kanter, New Jersey

Kent and Diane Engelke

October 5, 2023

Prayers for entire family, may God comfort you as you grieve the loss of Donroy, may you hold on to His promises, and know you have many friends who love you. Our sincerest condolences to the family.

Jackie Amos

October 4, 2023

Sending lots of Hugs and Prayers to you Dee and your family.
RIP Sweet Don.
I will miss seeing you two out walking and our little chit chats in the middle of the street, lol.
Your neighbor, Jackie

Dennis

October 4, 2023

Our prayers are for the family, Don was true friend and will be missed by many, may he rest in peace. Love Robin and Dennis.

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Oct

5

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bennett Funeral Homes - Mechanicsville

8014 Lee Davis Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Oct

5

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bennett Funeral Homes - Mechanicsville

8014 Lee Davis Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Oct

6

Funeral service

1:30 p.m.

Shalom Baptist Church

VA

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8014 Lee Davis Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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