Wilson: Donnie ‘Don” Sallee, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1942 in Richmond, KY to the late Chester Sallee and Gladys Mae Howe and was also predeceased by a granddaughter Mary Beth Sallee and a brother William “Billy” Sallee.
Don was an Air Force veteran serving in the 1960 ‘s. He was a member of Sandy Cross Methodist Church and an avid golfer at Happy Valley Country Club.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years Marie A. Sallee, two sons: Steven Michael Sallee and wife Teresa of Sandy Cross and Johnathan Mark Sallee and wife Mary of Rocky Mount, three sisters: Betty Sue Oneal, Ella Mae Rogers and Vicky Bridgers all of Rocky Mount, a granddaughter Bailee Nicole Sallee and a great grandson Benjamin Holden both of Wilson.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11 AM in the chapel of Thomas – Yelverton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
