Donald Baker Clatterbuck

Donald Baker Clatterbuck, 89, of Harrisonburg passed peacefully from this world on June 10, 2018. We are thankful for the caring Sentara Hospice and White Birch Community staff that was wonderful to him in his last few weeks of life. Don was born on January 1, 1929 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late John and Odessa Baker Clatterbuck. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gene. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1946, where he played baseball and basketball. After high school he attended Shenandoah College before transferring to Madison College, graduating in 1950 with a degree in accounting. He served in the Air Force from 1950 – 1954 and was stationed in England during the Korean War. On February 4, 1951, Don married Bonnie Lucille Puffenbarger, who survives. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by six children, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His oldest son, Steve (Janice) and sons; Sean (Jocelyn and son, Eli), Ryan, Kevin and Kelley (Megan, daughter Everly); all reside in Richmond, VA. Residing in the Cross Keys area are his son Brad (Dee); their children are Derek and Nicole. Jana and her son Shane live in Richmond, VA. David, fourth in the succession, also lives in Richmond. David’s special friend (and honorary family member), Linda Petzke was also very dear to Don. Mike (Beth) along with children Jared and Ben, live in Harrisonburg. The youngest son, Matt (Michelle) and children, Dominic and Emma, live in Virginia Beach; his younger brother, Bob and his wife, Gloriann, of Lexington, KY also survive. As a man of faith, Don was a long time member of the Mount Sinai United Methodist Church where he served in various leadership roles and was the church treasurer for over 30 years. Later in life he was a member of the First Church of the Brethren in Harrisonburg. Don’s career was in banking where he was a Vice President and loan officer serving the needs of the community for over 32 years. He retired from Nations Bank, (now Bank of America) in 1991. During his retirement years he liked to read, garden, watch sports (his favorites were the Redskins and the Atlanta Braves) and spend time with his family. He enjoyed doing work for his church and was a member of the West Rockingham Ruritan Club. Don was a dedicated family man with a great sense of humor up until the end. He has left a wonderful, lasting legacy and will be greatly missed by many. A memorial service is planned for Monday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harrisonburg Salvation Army or a charity of your choice. Remembrances or Online condolences can be sent to www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.