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Henry J. Donaldson was born September 11, 1937 and passed away October 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Mobley Bracewell and Joseph Benjamin Donaldson, and a brother Joseph Donaldson. He is survived by his wife Susan Schley Cleveland Donaldson, his sons William Henry Donaldson (wife Kiely, grandsons William and John), Jack Marshall Donaldson (wife Monica, grandson Declan), Jonathan Joseph Calvert (wife Tonya, grandsons Joshua, Nathan, Joseph) and Thomas Schley Calvert. His friends are too numerous to count, as he never met a stranger. He was Presbyterian by faith.
Henry was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and was a member of the Marine Corp Marching Band. He was a talented trumpet player and even performed in front of Queen Elizabeth. He loved sports, especially UGA (Go Dawgs!) and the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. He cheered his sons and more recently, his grandsons, on at their sports games as well. He was always quick with a joke and had a love of literature and history. He enjoyed his job at the Hughston Clinic helping arthritis patients and had many friends there.
He was loved dearly and will be missed by many.
Instead of flowers, please consider a donation to US Marine Corp Semper Fi Fund or Columbus Hospice.
The Donaldson family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909, 706-577-0055. The family invites you to leave a condolence or share a fond memory of Mr. Henry J. Donaldson below.
Jim Miller says
Henry you will be missed
Candace Bannister says
I am so sorry for your loss. Henry will be missed by so many. He was a good friend and a great man. We have missed him at the beach the last couple of years. It wasn’t nearly as much fun without him there. Thinking of y’all at this sad time.
Mitch Seabaugh says
Henry was a most kind man. His presence always made people better. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with him at the beach. Whether we discussed family, music, or politics, the conversation was always enlightening. We will sorely miss our dear friend.
Bill Etchison says
A great man. A faithful and good friend. We will miss him at Hughston .
David Cooper says
Henry was a Great friend and could always lift your spirits. We had many wonderful conversations and I will miss him dearly.
Wanda Livingston. (Jackson) says
Henry was a great friend, husband, dad, grandfather. Always full of laughter. He will be missed dearly. Susan and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace dear Henry.
Sylvia Ellis says
Susan, I’m so sad to hear that Henry had passed. I know he will be greatly missed. My heart aches for you
Flo Aker says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Henry will be missed dearly. He was such a wonderful and fun person. Henry always had a smile on his face and would make everybody laugh with his jokes.
Arlene Waite says
Mr Henry I will miss you and how you always brought a smile to my face when you walked in. I know you are with God now and I hope to see you again one day.
Pat Barfield says
Susan,so sorry to hear about Henry. We had some fun times at Blue Cross ,he got me interested in yoga,am still practicing today.