Donnell Gavins

1949-2018

Donnell Gavins, 69, born in Laurel Hill, FL on May 27, 1949, passed away on Thursday November 8, 2018. Mr. Gavins is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pat; daughters: Pam (John) Martin and Debra (Jeff) Etheridge; sisters: Jeannette Ohrmund and Cindy Gavins (Jimmy) Harris; grandchildren: Carson Adams, Jessie Robinson, Nicholas Brosch and Stacey Martin; great-grandchildren: Bayleigh Sneed, Izabella Bergfielder, Chloe Martin and Sam Wilkinson and numerous nieces, nephews and wonderful friends that brought so much enjoyment into his life. He was predeceased by his daughter, Wendy Marie Gavins Adams, his parents, John and Louise Gavins and his brother, Jake Gavins. Mr. Gavins was a long-time member of the American Legion.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 12:00-2:00 p.m., immediately followed by a service. Interment will take place at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: John Royals, Wayne Porter, Mark Boardman, Jeff Etheridge, Jim Moodhard and Jim Harris.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.