Donnie Lee Markley

Donnie is survived by his parents: George and Sandra Markley, his sister and brother in law: Jodi and Carl Moreno, niece and her husband: Amanda (Moreno) and Tyler Barney, and nephew Cory Moreno, to include, many of his beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and adopted family members and friends.

Donnie was at home towards the end of his journey as he battled cancer. In true Big Shot fashion, he would not quit and courageously fought the beast. During which time he would awake to the faces of loved ones surrounding him and would greet them with a smile, laugh, apologize for inconveniencing all and then promise to return one way or another. Donnie had hero blood and would say his strength was his family and friends. He had so much love and Big Shot's list never ended.

Donnie was born a proud West Virginian (and Pittsburgh Steelers Fan). He graduated from Kecoughtan High School, Hampton, VA. From the start, Donnie was born to be a Truck Driver. Donnie was not a regular person (and he agreed), he had more common sense than a truck driving rocket scientist and was old school at heart. He was the White Knight in shining overalls of all Truck Drivers. Throughout his 30 plus years of delivering to all 48-States, he received hundreds of driver safety awards and was respected as a leader by his hard-headed peers. Donnie was notoriously known for stopping everything to help anyone, at any time without being asked and without hesitation. He would never take payment. The only payment he would accept was the gratification of knowing he could help someone. There are many he helped and touched along his way that has made him a true legend. We are still discovering new stories of his crazy stunts. If there is one thing that rings with Donnie's name, it’s throughout Donnie's heroic endeavors, he would always be asked, "Do you know what you're doing?"…Donnie's response, "That’s never stopped me before....".

A Celebration of Donnie's Life will be held at the homes of his families; 41 and 43 Eastmoreland Drive, Hampton, VA, on his favorite day of the year, Friday, July 4th, at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, please bring your fondest memories and stories of Donnie to share with all.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolences with the family.