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DONALD LEE HEFLIN  
On Saturday morning November 19, 2016 in Rockville, MD. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Eugenia Padgett Heflin. Father of Robert Everett Heflin (Beverly), Sr., Sharon Kaye LeVans, Donna Leigh Summerfiled (Lane) and Jill Marie Riggins (Kenny). Grandfather of Robert, Jr "Bobby", William "Brody", Seth (Linsey), Daniel, Caroline, Kerry (Nick), Kristen and Robin (Joshua) and great grandchildren, Zachary, Aubrey, and Colton.Donnie was born and raised in Washington, DC and moved to Rockville, MD with his family in 1960. He worked in the printing industry for 38 years starting at Haynes Lithograph in Silver Spring, Maryland in 1956, while in the Naval Reserves. Donnie remained at Haynes through all its changes and retired as Pressroom Supervisor from Holladay Tyler Printing Corporation in 1994. He was proud to be involved with the printing of some of the Nation's most prestigious books and magazines and their representatives and truly enjoyed his work family. He loved big band music of the 1940s, especially Glenn Miller, western movies and old radio shows. His family will miss his unique character, hearty laugh, and big bear hugs.A private family service was held. Remembrances from friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 (www.lustgarten.org). Please view and sign the family guestbook at:www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 27, 2016.

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John Lee

November 22, 2019

I give my condolences to the Heflins. He was a good man and will always be missed.

Donna Summerfield

December 15, 2016

Dad, I miss you more than I could ever put into words. I love you with all my heart

Sharon

December 2, 2016

Dad, you left a huge hole in our lives. You were always there for us, no matter what else was going on, you always had time. You were a great dad and I miss you more than I can ever say.

Mike Rafeedie

November 29, 2016

Condolences to the Heflin family. I remember Mr Heflin and his forearms from my days as a teenager. He was a great man and father. God bless you Mrs Heflin, Bobby, Sharon, Jill and Donna.

May he rest in peace.

November 29, 2016

My condolences to the family. Mr Heflin was a great guy (even at 4:00 a.m.). I would occasionally run into him at Continental Pizza, and it was as if no time had passed.

Mike Walker

November 28, 2016

Don will be missed. I worked with him 26 years. We were all family. Rest in peace

John Lee

November 28, 2016

I remember him as Mr Heflin since I was His sons good freind and would hang out at the house. He got me interested in tropical fish and he will always be remembered for his good sense of humor

Alan Haynes

November 27, 2016

I remember Don and his help in my
training for the future while I was
at Haynes Litho.

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