Donald retired honorably after 20 years in the United States Navy. After Retirement, he started his own company and became an independent contractor for the US Government. He loved to travel the world with his beloved wife, Elizabeth. His second passion was photography and was a member of a local photography club. He served as a volunteer for the Military Aviation Museum for many years.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, loving sisters, Joan Jarman, Maryann Purser and Barbara Ann Segel
He is Survived by his wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Jennifer Pritchard; Brother, George (Jackie); many nieces and nephew; and his beloved German Shepherd, Sasha.
A Celebration of Donald's life will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Hope For Life Rescue, 610 Jack Rabbit Road #1, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.