Donaldvin Jabbar O’Neal

Obituary For Donaldvin Jabbar O’Neal

Donaldvin Jabbar O’Neal was born on January 13, 1973, in Augusta, GA. To the proud parents of Ms. Betty Jean O’Neal and the late Mr. Larry Travis Zellner. Donaldvin grew up in the household with many of his mother’s siblings, who she helped raise after the death of their mother. As child, he was known ass the family jokester, protector and he was able to spread smiles effortlessly. He always loved transformers, GI Joe figures, computer gadgets and playing computer games for hours. He was baptized at an early age at Bethel Baptist Church, Barnesville, GA and he never left his faith. His kind and loving spirit filled every room and lifted every soul.

A proud 1991 graduate of Lamar County High School. While attending school, Donaldvin loved history, drafting, computer technology and fancy cars.

He Continued this love by moving to Atlanta and Virginia to peruse his computer interest, where he obtained IBM training and subsequently obtain many certifications through the years to further his IT skills. He worked for several federal government agencies with Top Secret Clearance, he was afforded the opportunity to travel to many embassies around the world.

Donaldvin was full of life, optimistic, energetic and could never stay still. He was a big giver to anyone that interacted with him and wherever he went, he spread love and laughter. He never wanted anyone to feel left out. If you talked to Donaldvin I. The phone , he would include others around him in the conversations. He would make you talk to this person even if you did not know him or her. Donaldvin was always a joy to be around.

Donaldvin gained his wings on Thursday, January 04, 2024, in Covington, GA. He preceded in death by his father Mr. Larry Zellner, maternal grandparents Mrs. Mattie Lizzie Sutton-O’Neal and Mr. Dan O’Neal, Sr., parental grandparents Mrs. Mattie Frances Zellner-Jackson and Mr. Morris Jackson along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He leaves to Cherish his mother, Ms. Betty Jean O’Neal. His sister Lei-Neishawn (Lei) O’Neal, brother Jyles Zellner (Jasmine), and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and his friend that cherished dearly.