Don was born October 12, 1935 in Virginia and spent his retirement years in Florida. Don was an Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer transitioning to aeronautical engineering, following which, he became the owner and director of Hookom-Craver Funeral Home in Milford, Ohio. He was a Master Mason and a Shriner.
Don was the most kind, loving, gentle and generous person and was loved by many. He never met a stranger and he gave so much and took so little.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Susan, with whom he shared a great love; his sons, Donald, David, Erik and John; his brother, Jim; his many friends; and his cherished Great Danes and Waylon the Frenchie.
A celebration of Don's life will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida.
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MERRITT FUNERAL HOME
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA
(352)796-6699
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