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Donald Colbourne Obituary

Donald L. Colbourne, Sr. SUMMERVILLE - Donald Leon Colbourne, Sr., 52, of Summerville, SC, lost his battle with cancer Thursday, June 4, 2009, in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Donald Leon Colbourne are invited to attend his memorial service Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Riverbluff Baptist Church, 5421 Riverbluff Parkway, North Charleston, SC, at 3:00 P.M. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to MUSC Children's Hospital for Cancer Research, 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 7, 2009.

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Susan Parker-Hoff

June 16, 2009

To family and friends
I am sorry to learn of Donnie's passing. I worked with him briefly at the Bi-Lo on Bacon's Bridge Road. He will sincerely be missed. His personality and humor raised morale within the business. My prayers are with you all.

terri rogers

June 9, 2009

Miranda and Donnie,
I was sorry to read about your Dad. I think of you often when i remember how we ran from Hurricane Hugo and my only trip on Splash Mountain at DW. I know you have both grown up to be wonderful young people. My prayers are with you and your family.
Miss Terri and Brittany

Barb Mowbray

June 8, 2009

Hi guys, just to let you know I'm in Maryland, not Maine. Love ya

Barbara Mowbray

June 8, 2009

My heart goes out to all of you. You know how much he loved all of you and you know how well you always took special care of him. He was always the life of the party (must be a little Hildon there) and he was full of love (PeeWee there) Take care, love ya.

Buddy Mowbray

June 8, 2009

Hi guys, wish I was there with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donnie was one of a kind and he will never be forgotten. Love ya

Melissa Motes

June 7, 2009

Donnie & Miranda, So sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Barbara Thrower

June 7, 2009

Bob and family, so sorry to hear about Donnie. My thoughts and prayers are sincerely with all of you. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that will forever be in your hearts.
Bob, please let me know if I can help in any way. Take care.

DIEHL RICHARD&PAM

June 7, 2009

HI FAMILY.SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DONNIE.WE NEW HIM FROM BEING OUR BI -LO MANAGER ON TOBACCO RD.EVEN SPENT SOME TIME WITH HIM AT HIS HOUSE IN EVANS.HE WAS A GREAT PERSON &WILL BE MISSED BY US BOTH.

Doris Davis

June 6, 2009

Hi Everyone - So sorry to hear about Donnie's passing. I enjoyed sitting on Mom's porch with him when you all were down. He was blessed to have such a loving family and I know that he will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Prayers for all.

Michael Bradley

June 6, 2009

So sorry to hear about Donnie. My heart goes out to Donnie's family and all of you guys and your families. Know that everyone is in our prayers. I will always remember his care-free attitude and his sense of humor and being the life of the party. Love to all

June 6, 2009

Donnie was a wonderful person. His smile and warm personality were contagious. We will miss him terribly. Clif Pike and family

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