Donahue, Herbert L.

Passed: 1973-11-14

Age: 64

Source: Jackson County Newspapers

Death Notice: 1973-11-21

Obituary Date:

Information: MEMORIAL TRIBUTE - Herbert Luther Donahue was born Dec. 23, 1908, near Evans, W. Va.  He died at his home, 387 Maplewood Ave. in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 14, at the age of 64 years.  He was the son of Andrew F. Donahue and Danie Childers Donahue.  At an early age he moved with his parents to Leon, W. Va. where he attended school, until he went to Columbus, Ohio, and became a carpenter, working at this trade until he retired from the Anderson Carpentry Co.  He was a World War II veteran of the 282nd Engineers Combat Battalion Company C.  He received the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the EAME Service Medal with three bronze stars for gallantry in action.  On April 15, 1938, he was married to Wynema Elaine Baker, also of W. Va.  They had one daughter, Charlotte Ann Johnston, and one grandson, William Herbert Johnston.  Other survivors are one brother, Cyrus Donahue, of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Burton of Columbus and Mrs. Mildred Kerwood of Cottageville, W. Va.  ""Herb"" as he was known to everyone, was a kind and wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  He will be sadly missed by all who loved him so much.  One of the greatest joys of his life was his little grandson, Billy.  Funeral services were held at the O. R. Woodyard Jr. Funeral Home in Columbus at 10:30 a.m. Sat., Nov. 17.  Rev. T. James Efird and Rev. Walter E. Shoaf officiating.  Graveside services were held at the Longview Cemetery, Evans, W. Va. by Rev. Gerald Sayre, Sunday Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. arrangements by the Casto Funeral Home.  WHATEVER IS, IS BEST - I do not know why sorrow comes And burning teardrops fall; I only know God still is God and watches over all. I do not know why we must part From loved one and from friend; I only know God's love lives on And will live to the end.  I cannot see with earthbound eyes The guilded courts above, But by faith I know I'm kept Within his boundless love And so in faith I must believe, Regardless of the test No matter what each new day may bring Whatever is, is best!