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Obituary for Donnie Edward Orange

Donnie Edward  Orange
Donnie E. Orange, 81, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 9, 2018.

Mr. Orange was born February 7, 1937 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was retired after 38 years of service as a truck driver for Blue Ridge Transfer and had also worked for Preston Motor Company. Donnie was a simple man who loved his family and enjoyed watching the Redskins play on TV. He also attended Ridgewood Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Barney and Ocie Orange, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Earl Moore and was a good buddy forever.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Nancy Orange; three children, Donald Orange, Jr. and wife, Lee, Cathy Wells, and Sheila Orange; grandchildren Christopher DeHart, Nathan Orange and wife, Amanda, Cory Orange, and Shawn Orange and wife, Michelle; great-grandchildren Gauge Orange, Huntley Orange, and Cash Orange; and sister, Nellie Carter Young.

A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 1 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Kanode officiating. Interment will conclude at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday evening.

Nancy would also like extend a special thank you to her former son-in-law, Jay Wells, who was always there for them.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.
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