On Sunday, May 15, 2022 Don passed away at The James Cancer Hospital at the age of 55 after a long, difficult journey. A Cancer Warrior, Don valiantly fought stage 4 pancreatic cancer for 25 years.
Don was born on April 16, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Bill and JoAnn (Shelton) Honaker. Don had a kind heart and a gentle soul. When you met him, you just enjoyed being around him. His fun sense of humor, his giving personality and his loyalty to family, friends and profession did not go unnoticed.
His career with R & W Fixturing Co. Inc. began on August 15, 1986 at the age of 19, and spanned 36 years. Don went on to become a co-owner and earned the title of Vice President. He was dedicated to his employees, and well respected in his field. Don was proudly baptized the day his son Tyler was also baptized at Ascension Lutheran Church.
Don was devoted to his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife, the love of his life and high school sweetheart Dottie. Dot’s level of love and commitment was so deep during their 32 years of marriage. They also share two beautiful children, whom he adored, Tyler Allen and Casey Elizabeth. If you ask Casey to describe her dad in one word, she says ‘adorable’.
He is also survived by his brother Bill (Stacey) Honaker; Cliff Honaker; many cousins; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles.
In his free time, Don enjoyed woodworking and being outdoors. Don, Dot and the kids made many trips to their happy place, The Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
SCHOEDINGER NORTH, 5554 Karl Road is honored to be serving the Honaker family. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-5pm on Sunday, May 22nd and from 11am to 12 Noon on Monday, May 23rd. Services will begin follow at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery.
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