Donald was born in 1945 to the late E.C. and Ruby George in Atlanta, GA. He attended Hoke Smith High School and went on to serve four years in the United States Navy. Upon discharge from the U.S. military, Donald obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Beulah Heights University. After 25 years of dedicated service as a police officer, he retired as a Major from the Riverdale Police Department.
During his final years of retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and maintaining relationships with his extended family and former colleagues. Donald was loved very much by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, E.C. and Ruby George, Donald was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Parris (Joel), and Linda Jarrell (Ellis), and sister-in-law Pat George. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mrs. Brenda A. George, whom he joined in holy matrimony on June 17, 1967. Donald is also survived by two daughters, Jeannie Glover and Melissa Gifford (Jeff); five grandchildren, Mackenzie Glover, Jamie Glover, Jordan Glover, Christian James, and Madison Gifford; three brothers, Jimmy George, Ronnie George (Suzanne), and Larry George (Sandra); and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation for Donald will be held Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, immediately followed by a memorial service starting at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Due to COVID-19 regulations, socially distanced seating will be implemented and masks are required. Additionally, services will be streamed LIVE for family and friends at 2:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2020 via www.facebook.com/hawFairview/. We request loved ones to share messages to the family, memories of Donald, and photos or videos to https://rw.mem.com/9329373
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