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Obituary For Mr. Donalthan Chisholm

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Donalthan Chisholm. Memorial Services will be Saturday, September 18, 2021 11:00am at Central United Methodist Church 501 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW Atlanta, GA 30314 livestream is available https://youtu.be/IoSmkyBrX7o

"Due to COVID-19, the service will also be livestreamed. The in-person service is limited to only family and close friends. Link for the livestream will be posted a few days prior."

A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, Donalthan “Donnie” Chisholm left this earth peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 3, 2021.

Born on May 16, 1963, he was raised in Miami, Florida by his parents, the late Mitchell Chisholm and Alice Marie Bethel-Chisholm. He was a loving brother to his four siblings. His brother Mitchell, preceded him in death, and he is survived by his sisters Cynthia, Vanesther, and Deborah. He graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High in 1981. He then went on to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management. He worked with Equipment Controls, the Coca-Cola Company, the Kellogg Company, Kraft, Mondelez International, and Kings Hawaiian.

On September 4, 1993, he married the love of his life, Effuah “Effie” Gray. Don is survived by his wife of 28 years and his three children, Hannah-Marie, Miriam, and Caleb. A memorial service will be held on September 18, 2021. Details will be updated as they are confirmed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating to the American Kidney Fund (www.kidneyfund.org).

Guest Book

Sad to hear I lost my best friend for many years. You will be miss and love. Thank you for the good times My brother

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Dearest Effie Cedric and I are praying for your family during this difficult time. Praying your sweet memories bring you joy in the midst of your pain. We Love you

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My Condolences❤ Hazel Scott

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Condolences to Chisholm family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Roslyn James(Mdlz)

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Effie I'm praying for you and your family. God has you in his hands. Trust and believe. God's Love Iris Matthewscheq

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Dear Effuah.My deepest Sympathy to you,the children and the rest of the family. My prayers are with you and the children especially 🙏. I pray that God consoles you as you go through these difficult times.

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BLESSINGS & LOVING COMFORT FROM OUR LORD & SAVIOR JESUSCHRIST, EFFIE HANNA MIRIAM & CALEB, KNOWING THE GOD HAS CALLED DONNIE TO A HIGHER PLACE - HE HAS GRADUATED, WITH HONORS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY LOVED ONES HE HAS LEFT TO CONTINUE THIS JOURNEY!!! ❤💙💖♥💕LUVU SO MUCH - HAZEL JOHNSON-MAHONE

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Dearest Effie & family, Oh, how I will miss that smile! Don & I worked at Coca-Cola at the same time although at different locations. Also, at church, it didn't matter how many times we saw each other, I could ALWAYS count on that smile and hug. Truly, Don was one of the good guys! Prayers continue.... Carolyn West & family

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To the Chisholm and extended families of Mr. Donalthan Chisholm, the Perkins family of Miami, Florida extend their sincere condolences. From a family friend of April Kaigler-Neely and Family.. Vivilora D. Perkins Smith

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So sorry to hear about this Effie. I met Donnie at Coke and worked with him there. I remember him talking about you often and how excited he was to begin building a life and family with you. He left such a positive example for everyone who knew him. Prayers for you and your family . Ted Walker

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Effie, My sincere condolences to you and your family. I didn't know your husband, Donalthan, but these comments give me a glimpse of what a wonderful man he must have been. May God keep you in His care and continue to bless your family. Virginia Milner

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Humble, generous, kind, loving, peaceful, gentle, humorous, genuine and so many other adjectives describe Don's beautiful spirit. We met at Central United Methodist Church and shared an enduring friendship. I will never forget when Don met Effie. He immediately knew she was his soulmate and their love for each other was always evident. He committed himself wholeheartedly to God, his family, church, work and everything he touched. Always selfless, always giving, always concerned for others. Don truly lived the example that God expects of each of us. Sincere sympathy to Effie, the children, the entire Chisholm Family and Friends. May Don's loving spirit live on in each of us. Sincerely, Teresa Vicks Givens

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May the Lord hold you and comfort you during this season of grief. - Ev

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To Effie and the Chisholm, Sending my condolences and prayers to you during your time of bereavement. May God send his angels to comfort and guide you through this period of time. Just know that your loved one is resting with our Lord and Savior. Stay strong and hold on to the precious memories. Jacqueline L. Kimbro, DeKalb County Public Library

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Effie, you and the family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Donny will be missed! Love and blessings, Julie and James Gordon and Family

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My dearest cousin Effie and family. My deepest condolences from our family to yours. Donnie was a gracious and loving man. I remember when he and husband Eddie worked at Coca-Cola together before he left for a position else where. He will be truly missed. We love you all and may God continue to guide and bless your family. May he always protect you and your children in years to come. Love you all You cousin Connie and family, in Maritta, GA❤

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Dear sweet Effie, I am so sorry for you and the children. Don was such an amazing guy who cared so deeply for other people. I remember how patient he was with both the kids and adult volunteers at Central's Youth Enrichment Program, showing up every Saturday, driving the van, and always smiling. When my mother had her heart attack, Don came to the hospital with flowers the very first day! He was that kind of friend. But the happiest I ever saw Don was when you and he started dating. You and Don were perfect for each other. He loved you to the core, and that is something you will always have, no matter what. Take care, stay strong (I know you will) and enjoy every memory of this great man. Love to you and your family, Bonnie Cameron

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To the Chisholm family, I send you my deepest sympathy and I pray that God will grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Don was truly a good man. We worked together at Nabisco for many years supervising the same production line. When I lost my husband earlier this year he was one of the first people to call with condolences and words of comfort. He will surely be missed. RIP my brother. Mechelle Cooper-Washington

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To Donnie's Family, I too had the privilege of being Donnie's teammate. He was wonderful. He was a delight to be around. What I remember most about Donnie was his laugh. He was a heck of a noseguard too. May God comfort you for your loss. Num 6:23-25 Mike Martin

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RIP Chis I truly remember your giant quiet spirit in school. I was so happy to reconnect on social media, prayers to your family, friends & MNW Class of 8T1, Bulls4life family 💛💙💛💙

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Praying for strength and comfort for the family. Don was my Line Manager at Kraft/Mondelez. He always had a kind word and a smile for me. We always talked "trash" to each other concerning Georgia and Georgia Tech football teams. I will never meet a finer person and I am gonna miss my friend. Rest in Heavenly Peace 🙏🏾 my brother - Lester Young

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My Dearest Effie, Heartfelt Sympathy to your family and you. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Thinking of you, Mrs. Deborah Stone

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Please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Sheila Benton

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To the Family: Our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. We were so sorry to hear the news of his passing. Don was a really nice person who cared about people! Jeffrey & Pandora Lloyd co-workers from Mondelez International.

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What more can I say that hasn't already been expressed by all of the other GT football friends and family...Truly and kind soul and a good man....Toby Pearson

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With a heavy heart Iwant to offer my condolences to Effie and family for there loss. Don and I started our spiritual journey back at central United methodist church before meeting the love of his life. We spent alot of time talking and sharing during those years. Don was such a good brother and friend. The world has lost such a good brother. May God's grace and mercy be with you during this sad time. Don win be truly missed . If there is anything that you need during this time, please just let me know.

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Remembering an outstanding young man and Georgia Tech football player with an infectious smile and personality. One of Larry's favorites. With deepest sympathies and prayers as you celebrate his life and loss. I will forever be grateful how he has stayed in touch with me the last eight years. Always with a special memory and uplifting thought. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mrs. Larry Travis

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Effie & family, know that God's loving embrace is forever with you as you go through this difficult time. Donnie is resting in the Master's arms and ever present in each of your hearts. I pray for your strength . May the peace of God be your anchor. Love you !❤️🙏🏾~ Carol

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I had the good fortune of playing football and throwing shot put with both Donnie and Mitch while at Miami Northwestern. They both had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. I thought Donnie was the quite one but that all changed once you got to know him. My deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with the Chisholm family🙏🏾 May he Rest Eternal.🙏🏾 Darryl Nairn c/o 79

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My deepest condolences to the Chisholm family. I have known Chisholm since high school. He was smart and a gentle giant. Sleep peacefully classmate. Miami Northwestern Senior High Class of 8t1. Your friend and classmate Patricia Jones

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With a heavy heart,I wish to give my deepest sympathy to Donnie's family for our loss. Chis was a great friend and brother at Tech and afterwards. Rest in peace my brother #57. Ivery Lee

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As a teammate of Donnie, one of the most sincere, happy, and friendliest person I have ever known. He was genuine in every sense of the word and someone you always felt better about any situation if he was involved. Such sad news and takes away your breath. Sending our deepest condolences to Effie and the family and so sorry for this loss. We all loved him very much and always will. Mike Travis

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As a teammate of Donnie, one of the most sincere, happy, and friendliest person I have ever known. He was genuine in every sense of the word and someone you always felt better about any situation if he was involved. Such sad news and takes away your breath. Sending our deepest condolences to Effie and the family and so sorry for this loss. We all loved him very much and always will. Mike Travis

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My dear Sister in Christ, we are praying for your strength and comfort as God sooth the hurt you and your families are experiencing. We love you dearly and we are here for you. Much love and condolences. Cynthia Diane Wyatt, Central Prayer Minisy

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Family, as a former teammate of Donnie's, I want to extend my sympathies for your loss. "Chis", as I like to call him, was a fun teammate and he made me laugh and smile. I remember times in the huddle when we would cut up after calling the defense. I would tell Chis to keep those big guys off of me and I would get some comments back in that deep voice and then a smile! May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep those "Chis" loved and cared about. Be blessed (Matt 5:3-12). Duane Wood

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My dearest Effie, while I've only known you a short time. You have impacted my life. I was devastated to hear of your loss. Please know I am praying Psalm 91 for you and your family during this difficult time. I encourage you Effie and assure you that God is holding you safe in His arms during this extremely difficult time. ❤️

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Dearest Effie and Family, May God embrace and cover you with his love and understanding during these trying times. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches you and your entire family. Love, Stephanie Ray and Central UMC-ATL Toastmasters

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Rest in perpetual peace my Brother & Cousin in law Donnie! Thank you for the genuine beautiful love & care that you shown my baby sister & cousin Fefe🌹🤲Priceless & treasurable memories we all together from the beginning. Rest well in Jesus Bosoms. Fefe & children has gain a Beautiful Angel in Heaven. We will celebrate You Donnie🤲🙏❤❤❤I will not say bye because YOU will always be with US in spirit.

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Such sad news, I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers to Effie and his children. You should all Know that he was truly, authentically a good man, an honorable man, a great teammate, and athlete at GT. I've never heard Chis speak harshly or in anger. Deepest sympathies to all who will miss him. - Dan Howington, GT team mate

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As a teammate of Don's at Georgia Tech he was so very good natured and a great example of a Techman. Smart tough and never quit. During my sophomore year I experienced a family tragedy and Don reached out to me with great empathy comforting me a great deal. I have always remember his kindness after all these years. He will be missed. Prayers of comfort and love going out to his family. Sam Bracken

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My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to Effie and the entire Chisholm family. I will always have fond memories of Donnie, his kindness and infectious laugh. A great teammate and true gentleman. Rest peacefully. Paul Jurgensen

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Family I played with Donnie for 2 years I was older than him and we played the same position and he took my job a time or two! I never heard Donnie, the "Chis" say a negative word to anyone at anytime. Donnie was one of my favorite people and the few times I saw him over the last 30 years he had not changed a bit and a breath of fresh air to be around. I and the world will miss him. Your Brother In Christ Sam Kelly

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Donnie and I were teammates at GT as well. He was a great teammate who worked to make us all a better team and friends. Condolences to the family and may the Good Lord give you peace and comfort in this difficult time. John Ivemeyer

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I'm a former teammate of Donnie's at Georgia Tech and really sorry to see this news. Donnie was a quiet man, a tough, hard worker and had a great sense of humor. I'm sure his life after Tech reflected that as well. My condolences to the family. Tim Manion - Ohio

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To the family of Donnie Chisholm, I send you my deepest sympathies and condolences. I was a teammate of Donnie at GT and he was not only a great teammate, but a great person. I have terrific memories of Donnie and feel blessed to have known him during that period of my life. I want Effie and his children to know that your husband and father was a great and kind man, even at a young age when most of us were trying to figure out who we were. He was a great role model. We voted him defensive Captain in 1984 before the Georgia game (which we won) and no one was more deserving. I wish I could be there with you there next Saturday to honor Donnie, but I will be with you in spirit. VTY, Jim Anderson

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I played ball with Donnie at Georgia Tech. He was one of the nicest teammates I ever had. My prayers are with yall. Robert Massey

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Donnie was a shining example for others while at Georgia Tech, especially for his fellow team mates. A man of character, Donnie will certainly be missed.

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Deepest condolences Cos Effie, the children and the entire family. May God Almighty comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time. Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. You're in our prayers. 🙏🏿 Rest in perpetual peace CIL Donnie.🙏🏿 Joanna Hawah Freeman Richards

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I worked with Don, for many years at Mondelez. He call me trouble maker. And I reply I am not a trouble maker. I get people out of trouble. Than he would say you sure do. I'm going to miss Don. Rest in peace my friend. Erica Barnes

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To the Family of Don,I wish you Blessings and healing through your loss and may the Lord always Bless you with great memories of Don he was a good person .and may he rest in peace and may his soul resides with God.

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Don was a very nice man as I worked with him at Mondelez as his plant nurse. I am truly sorry for your loss & give his family my deepest condolences.

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Don was th man! We had some times at Mondelez! He will be missed! Sleep on Don 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

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I send my prayers and support to you and your family during this difficult time.Teresa E

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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