Donnie David Shearin, Sr. 78, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at home.
Donnie was born August 23, 1938 in Halifax County to the late Ivey Pittard Shearin and Geneva Newsome Shearin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ann Shearin; his son, Donnie Shearin, Jr.; his grandson, Dustin Urbahns.
Donnie loved his family, loved working on chainsaws. He was a hard worker who loved a challenge, He made many friends during his career working on chainsaws. Donnie also took great care of his mother after his father died.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Urbahns, Donna Dunlow and her husband Keith, Todd Shearin and Michael Shearin and his wife Nicole all of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren, Audrey Dunlow, Austin and
Kinley Shearin, David Mooney and David Taylor; his brother, Dennis Terry Shearin and his partner Glenn Custer of Amhurst, VA; his sister, Joan Ivey and her husband Milton of Roanoke Rapids; his nephew, Jeffrey Dixon; his great nieces, Kelly and Caitlyn Dixon.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Cedarwood Cemetery with Bane Angles, Minister officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the home of his daughter, Donna Dunlow. Arrangements are being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.
