David Lee Donithan age 62 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home.

David was born in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 1957 to James Conley and Helen Leonard Donithan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Jerry Wayne, Jimmy Dean and Jeffery Ray Donithan.

He is survived by his wife Nona Carpenter Donithan of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Tessa and Ray Briggs of Woodlawn, Virginia; sons and daughter-in-law Christopher Lee Donithan of Hillsville, Virginia; Daniel Wayne and Lauren Donithan of Montana; Dakota Ken Donithan of North Carolina; Derek Conley Donithan of Galax, Virginia; seven grandchildren Hunter Donithan, Cole Donithan, Courtney Donithan, Elijah Donithan, Connor Donithan, David Briggs and Natalie Briggs, sisters and brothers-in-law Patricia and Peco Watson; Linda Donithan all of Baywood, Virginia; Nancy and Buddy Swinney; Donna and Timmy Jennings all of Galax, Virginia; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Cliffview Church of God with Preacher Russ Cox, Pastor Jackie Poe and Minister Howard Coletrain officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery with Military Rites by the Grayson VFW Post 7726. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until time for the funeral service at the Cliffview Church of God.