Donald Porter Malkemus Sr.

We would like to celebrate the long and prosperous life of Donald P. Malkemus Sr, 84, of Powhatan, Va. He was the widower of his best friend, Suzanne T. Malkemus. They shared 60 fruitful years together. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of George and May Malkemus. He attended and graduated from St. Paul’s Boys School in Baltimore in 1952, following he attended The University of Maryland College Park where he graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture. He was the proud and retired owner of Partner’s Landscaping and Tree Service. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Powhatan. Donald had a big heart and was always giving to different organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, The SPCA, The State Troopers, Powhatan Sheriff’s Dept. and Emergency Services, The Indian School, The Disabled Veterans, St. Paul’s School, and The Diabetes, Heart, and Arthritis Association, along with many more. Papa will be remembered most for the immense love he had for his close family. HIs constant positive outlook on life will be greatly missed. To his 5 Children, he was known as Dad and they could always count on him in times of need. To his grand-children and great grand-children he was known as Papa and his lessons on life will always be cherished. He was a joker and always knew how to lighten up any hard situation that was getting you down. His countless nicknames and funny phrases will forever be remembered and passed on. “Which way did they go?” The answer is “both ways” so “Don’t take any wooden nickels!” He is survived by his 4 children; Suzanne, Elizabeth, Douglas, and Mary Catharine , 13 grand children, 13 great grand children, as well as his beloved cat Mr. James “Tedderz”. He was predeceased by his parents George and May Malkemus, his son Donald Jr, his loving wife Suzanne, his sister Willa Jean Janes, his best pals Mr. Goodboy and Mr. Louis. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 31 from 6-8pm at Woody Funeral Home located at 1020 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113. Funeral Services will also be held at Woody Funeral Home on Friday, June 1st at 2pm with a burial to follow at Dale memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the St. Paul’s Boys School in Maryland or Richmond SPCA in his name, thank you. We’re going to miss ya, Chief!