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Obituary For Byron Patterson Donnell
Byron transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior on March 15th at the age of 65. Byron was born on May 11, 1957 in Greensboro, North Carolina where he lived with family until becoming a resident of Coltrane Group Home in 2001. Byron was blessed with a beautiful spirit. He loved his family immensely, and our love was reciprocated ten-fold. Byron was especially skilled in crafting beaded bracelets and necklaces, as well as mastering the technique of opening locks. Watching TV and collecting a wide variety of DVDs were his favorite pass times. He loved to work, and participated in various workshop environments within the Greensboro area.
Byron is preceded in death by his mother, Edna Wallington Donnell, and father, William Cecil Donnell. He leaves to hold and cherish his loving memory, sisters Myrna of Decatur, GA, Wanda of Bowie, MD, Regina of Chicago, Ill, and Teresa (Kurt) of Williamsburg, VA, and brothers Horace (Betty) Baker of Greensboro, NC, Anthony of Winston-Salem, NC, Stanley of Greensboro, NC and Danny (Shawn) of Newark, CA, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside service will be held at Carolina Biblical Gardens of Guilford on Tuesday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. under the direction of Charles E. Coote of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.
Byron was loved by all who came to know him. We will forever hold him in our hearts, and will always reflect upon the wonderful and fun times we shared with him. We thank God for blessing us with our very special brother and friend.
John 14:1-4 1. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Professional services are entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.
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Add A CondolenceMy thoughts and prayers are with you Teresa and the Donnell Family. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you today and for the days to come. Love, Bertha Brown James B. Dudley Class of 1977
To the Donnell family sending our prayers and condolences from Skene's Chapel Holiness Church where Byron attended services often. We loved him dearly and will miss him. Bishop and Mrs. Lawrence Tate and Church family.
To the Donnell family. You have never met us however Byron attended services at Skene's Chapel Holiness Church with his fellow room mates. we fell in love with him and our hearts are heavy. We will miss him. prayer and condolences to you. Bishop and Mrs Lawrence Tate and church family
May you continue to remember And cherish the love you shared with Byron. I am praying that God will comfort you in your time of need. I pray for your continued peace. Sheila Reeves
i worked with BYRON at the work shop here in Greensboro NC he was a very young man and a joy to work with. and all so knew hes cousin BRONNA AS WELL LISA GERMAIN
To God be the glory for the things He has done ! 💚
We send prayers for God's comfort and strength to all who loved and shared friendship with Byron.
We're praying the Celebration of Byron home going to Heaven will saturate your heart with the "Peace that passes all understanding."
"Those who we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday."
May God continue to bless and keep you as you cling to Our Father, knowing that His plans are perfect.
Love from, Thal, Joan and family
Donnell Family, May God provide comfort and peace during this time. He is our refuge, strength, and present help. Psalm 46:1.
Your Friend, Rosanell Sutton
TO ANTHONY & FAMILY...CONDOLENCES FROM JAMES B. DUDLEY CLASS OF 1968
To the Donnell Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Byron also enjoyed bowling. He would get so excited when he got a strike. I will always remember him and the times we had bowling. I was one of his coaches. Marilyn Smith
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
