Donald was born on August 21, 1945 in Duplin County, NC son of the late Herman and Lillian Rouse. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Elwood Rouse; 3 sisters: Linda Giles, Dorothy Boshky and Mary Richardson.
Donald proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. After retiring from the Post Office, He created a landscaping business that he truly enjoyed. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing but what he truly loved was his family. He was a great Husband, Father, Grand Father and Great-Grand Father. He loved his family and always took care of them. He was a man of faith and a member of First Baptist Church of Leland.
Donald is survived by his wife Kay G. Rouse; daughter, Donna (Lamar) Holden; son, Brian (Marsha) Rouse; grandchildren: Whitney (Shawn), Josh, Tyler, and Sophia; great-grandchildren, Shane, Elizabeth and Skyler and a special nephew, John Boshky.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic continuing advisability of social distancing, Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412.
Funeral Service will start at 3:00pm with Rev. Steve Ellis officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.coblegreenlawn.com.
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