Donald Eugene Masters

died after a brief illness on

August 13, 2016 at Hospice House

in Rockledge, Florida.

Donald was born on June 29, 1930

in St. Augustine, Florida.

Lt. Col Masters enlisted in the

US Army at the age of 17 and

served with distinction for 22 years

as an Army Aviator, Instructor Pilot,

and Commanding Officer.

He was a loving family man,

respected and admired by all who

knew him. His faith in Christ was strong

and manifested itself in service

through his founding involvement

n the House of Hope Ministry.

Donald is survived by his wife of

20 years, Ina; daughters: Donna E.

Masters, Maria K. and husband

Allen Soper; son William P. Gilley

and stepsons Danny, Steven and

Jamie Dean; 16 grandchildren and

15 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Thursday,

August 18, at 10:00am at First Baptist

of Merritt Island. Funeral services will

follow at 11:00. Donald will be laid to

rest on Friday, August 19, at 2:00pm

at San Lorenzo Cemetery in

St. Augustine, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the First Baptist Church of Merritt Island in care of House of Hope Ministry, 140 Magnolia Avenue, Merritt Island, Florida 32926: www.fbomi.com 321-453-2144