Donald Lee Fussell

Born on April 20, 1943 and raised in Richmond, Don was a loving and faithful husband for 58 years to his wife, Virginia. He worked for Richmond/Champion/Smurfit Stone/Chesapeake Container for 46 years, retiring in 2006. He was also a member of the gospel bluegrass band, Churchyard Grass, and recently retired from singing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Goldie Fussell; brother, Ray Fussell; and Charles "Chip" Fox, who he considered a son. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his sister, Diane (Jeff) Stilwell; daughter, Beth (Rob) Partin; and sons, Chris (Crystal) Fussell and Mike (Tammy) Fussell. He is also survived by granddaughters, Samantha (Tim) Mitchell, Becky Anderson, Katie Anderson, Brittney Fussell, and Maddie Fussell; grandsons, Mike (Katie) Fussell and Christopher Fussell; two great-granddaughters, Kylee Taylor and Hannah Mitchell; sister-in-law, Charlotte (Ernest) Donithan; and brothers-in-law, Jimbo (Rhonda), Wesley (Jodi) and Earl (Ann Marie) Hatchell. He is also survived by women he considered daughters, Donna White, Tina Fussell and Sherry Fox; and granddaughters, Haley and Brianna Fox; and grandsons, Chase and Cody Fox; and many other family and friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4560 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231, where a funeral service will be held Thursday, August 28, at 2 p.m.