Donald Eugene Wyche

Donald dreamed big dreams. He had a gifting and lifelong passion for art, design, and men's fashion. He studied art and fashion at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) following his graduation from Maggie Walker High School.

After VCU, Donald served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a Battalion Maintenance Management Chief. "Corporal Wyche's dynamic personality, resourcefulness, determination, performance, and unwavering devotion to duty were examples of excellence which has earned him the respect and confidence of all of those with whom he served."

He returned to the world of fashion design after his honorable discharge and earned his Associate’s Degree in Fashion Design and Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Art and fashion remained Donald’s primary passions throughout his life, and he pursued his men’s fashion design career in both New York City and Richmond.

Donald will be missed by his community of family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Marquetta Brooks of Richmond, VA, three grandchildren (Keirra Brooks, Jayquan Brooks, and Darshana Brown), six great-grandchildren, aunt Mary Miller, cousin Daphne Martin, family friend Ben Kouyate, and other extended family members.

He will be laid to rest with military honors at Oakwood Cemetery, with a remembrance gathering to be held at a later date.