MICHAEL, Donald Eugene, 64, of Ashland, passed away peacefully, with angels holding each arm up to heaven to be with Jesus. Donnie lived his life as a young Christian man, always willing to help in any way he could. He retired from many years of service with VDOT. He just loved working on small engines and repairing them. He was a member of St. Matthews Christian Church, where he sang in the choir. Donnie is survived by his sisters, Karen Puryear (Jamey) and Nathalie Pena (Gill); nephews, Ryan, Logan and Gabe; and niece, Madison. Leaving to cherish his memory are Joyce Thurston Michael, his loving and devoted stepmom; and his blended family, all of Mechanicsville, Va. His two best friends, Frank and Angie Pagac of Ashland, Va., were wonderful and blessed caretakers, and friends to Donnie, whom his family thanks so much. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Donald "Pete" and Madeline Michael of Ashland. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with an interment at 3 p.m. in Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Hanover. Condolences may be registered online at www.nelsenashland.com.
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