On July 4, 2018 at 6:00PM, at the age of 63 years old, Don left Charleston Memorial Hospital following a battle with cancer. He was a Christian and was a life member of the Melrose Community Church.
Born December 8, 1954 to Mary J. French and the late David K. French, of Old Athens Road.
In addition to his father, Don was preceded in death by his brothers, Gail W. and Mark and Donna Edens (wife); two nephews, Joshua S. White and Loren W. Webb.
Those left to cherish his memory include his 97-year-old mother, Mary J. French; sister, Linda French Reed; two nephews, David C. Webb of the home, and Steve French and wife of Charlottesville, VA.
He went to Melrose School and graduated from Athens High School. He received his diploma from Auto Diesel College in Nashville, TN, ranking third in his class. He had ten years of field work with Carter Machinery, Bluefield, then he moved to Hampton, VA and worked for a Paving Company and later Smithfield Hams. Recently moving back home, he loved mechanics, hunting, and fishing.
His special friends, Thomas Martin, Harry Thomas, and Carl Reed who helped his during his illness. Donald left many cousins, and friends, our loss is Heaven’s GAIN. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Roselawn Funeral Home, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton is honored to be assisting the family.
