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George Donnelly Obituary

DONNELLY, III, George ANDREWS - George L. Donnelly, III, 22, died Sunday, March 30, 2008 in an automobile accident. Mr. Donnelly was born in Charleston on June 14, 1985, a son of George L. Donnelly II and Caroline Moon Donnelly. He served in the U. S. Navy and was an apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union. Mr. Donnelly was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. Mr. Donnelly was predeceased by: paternal grandfather, George L. Donnelly; and maternal grandfather, Dewey Moon. Surviving in addition to his parents of Andrews are: two brothers, Dewey Robert Donnelly and Joseph Chance Donnelly, both of Andrews; maternal grandmother, Lee Nabors of Charleston; paternal grandmother, Betty Donnelly of Andrews; and a number of cousins. Funeral services will be two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2008 at the ANDREWS CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be the Rev. Gene Lisenby. Burial will follow in Gourdine's Chapel Churchyard. Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends at the Andrews Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home Tuesday evening, April 1, 2008, from six until eight. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 1, 2008.

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Michelle Melendez Howington

April 24, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lonnie Becude

April 9, 2008

To the Family of George Donnelly, III: We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a great apprentice and working with him and George Sr. was an experience. Our prayers are with you. Leo Becude and Lonnie Becude.

April 4, 2008

To the Donnelly and Moon Families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you take comfort in knowing that George is in a better place and that you will all be together again. That thought has sustained our family through our losses. God bless you.

The LeaMond Family

Maggie Zayas-Bazan

April 3, 2008

Dear Caroline, I hope you know you have friends back here in Charleston who would love to be able to hug your neck and try to take some pain away! There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said......my heart aches for you! I'm sorry for your loss!
My love to you and your whole family!
Maggie (Meg Rabicki)

Robert (Bob) S. White

April 2, 2008

Caroline,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. The years have passed but you and your family are always in my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss.

John Salter

April 2, 2008

Caroline:
My condolences to you and your family on your loss. God bless.

Douglas Michi

April 1, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers,at this hard time.

twyn middleton

April 1, 2008

love u an miss u your black brother kisses

Brenda Rosen

April 1, 2008

I feel such deep sorrow for the entire Donnelly family over such a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I also send a special message of love to Theresa as I was her teacher in middle school. She was always very special to me. I pray that she is well. May you all find comfort in your faith.

Brenda Rosen

April 1, 2008

I feel such deep sorrow for the entire Donnelly family over such a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I also send a special message of love to Theresa as I was her teacher in middle school. She was always very special to me. I pray that she is well. May you all find comfort in you faith.

Donna Michi

April 1, 2008

George and Caroline,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Scott,Donna,Tyler,and Hannah Michi

Chuck & Kim Thomas

April 1, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about "Little George". Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you.

kathleen@renee lockey

April 1, 2008

there is no deeper loss than the loss of a child. we love you@george please let us know if we can help.our thoughts and prayers are with youand the family

renee&jack stroman

April 1, 2008

my flesh and my hearth may fail, but God is the strength of my hearth and my portion forever.psalm 73:26

Belinda Kowalski

April 1, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss. Take peace in knowing George is with our Lord. May your heart be filled with laughter soon.

Linda Paesons

April 1, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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