David Wyatt Donahue passed away, peacefully, in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the age of 27. Born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 2, 1993, Wyatt became a Texan when his family moved to Fort Worth in 1996. After attending Trinity Valley School for 13 years, he studied at The University of Mississippi, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration in 2016.
He immediately began his Risk Management career at Brown and Riding Insurance Services Inc. in Los Angeles before moving to their Dallas Office. He then joined Risk Placement Services (RPS) as a Broker in 2019, and had advanced to the position of Area Assistant Vice President.
Wyatt loved life, his friends, family, travel, football, soccer, Ole Miss, Texas, the MAVs, skiing, and fishing. He expressed his beliefs and opinions- always original- with eloquence and passion. He always defended the underdog.
Along with countless loyal friends, Wyatt was loved by his parents, Angela and Dr. David Donahue; Brothers, Ben (Amy) and their three sons Brooks, William, and Reid; Kevin (Allison) and sons Tighe and Graham; Uncles: Greg Berry and William Donahue (Michele); Godparents: Ruth Ellen and Tom McQuiston and Pam Cezayirli and Cem Cezayirli. His large extended family of cousins, and great aunts and uncles will also miss him.
A celebration of Wyatt’s life is being planned.
Given the importance Wyatt always attributed to the needy in our community and the health of his dearest friends, memorial donations may be made to the two organizations nearest and dearest to his heart, Rutledge Cancer Foundation: 5608 Malvey Ave. Ste. 223, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 or United Community Centers, Inc: 3900 Meadowbrook Dr. Ste. 122, Fort Worth, Texas 76103.
