J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Jellie, Donald W.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Donald Wayne Jellie, 69, of Chester, Virginia passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008. He was born in Fincastle, VA son of the late Charles and Alma Quick Jellie. Donald is a Navy veteran and retired from Brenco, Inc. as a Service Engineer after 40 years of service. He was a Master Mason with Chester Lodge #94 and a member of Chester United Methodist Church where he was an active member of the Chancel Choir. He is survived by his wife Betty Jellie; sons, Donald Wayne Jellie Jr. and wife Diane and Craig Wayne Jellie and wife Debra both of Florida; daughter, Dawn Jellie Boyd and husband Keith of Chester; sister, Patricia Watson of Richmond; granddaughters, Elizabeth, August, and Barrett Jellie all of Florida; grandsons, Reed and Blake Boyd both of Chester; and 5 nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Chester United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Crater Community Hospice 840 W. Roslyn Rd. Suite E., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Betty just a short note to say how sorry I am for your loss. Donald was a gentleman and I know all of you will miss him. I am sorry I will not be able to come to the funeral but just know that you and your family are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
With deepest sympathy, Addie Mae and Chris Asbury

Posted by: Addie Lammey Asbury at July 23, 2008 12:18 AM

Betty and Dawn:

We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. It is so hard on the family at this time and later on. Know that Gabe and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the many words that your friends say about Don. Please let us know if we can be of help to you. Betty, you were a big help to me one time and I have never forgotten your kindess.

Posted by: Joan Hicks at July 22, 2008 10:47 PM

Dear Betty & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this time of your loss. God will give you the strength that is needed each day.

Emma Gupton

Posted by: Emma Gupton at July 22, 2008 06:14 PM

Betty & family,

Don was a wonderful gentleman that I had the pleasure of working with who was always respectful and gave you the time of day to share many experiences and wisdom with.

He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.

Craig Norris

Posted by: Craig Norris at July 22, 2008 04:10 PM

Dawn, I am so sorry about the loss of your daddy. You and your family are in my prayers. He is in a better place and no longer suffering. Try to hold on to that in your time of sorrow.

Posted by: Courtney Wirt at July 22, 2008 11:32 AM

Dear Betty & family,

I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was always so full of energy & life.
We quite often would sit outside at Sheehy & talk. He always had some of the funniest stories to tell. I will always cherish the short time that we had as friends.
Don was a wonderful man, and will be missed by many people besides myself. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers, as he has been since he first got ill. God bless you.

Posted by: Julie Hines at July 22, 2008 11:26 AM

Keith, Dawn and sons, we were so sorry to hear of Don's passing away. Wayne and I have both worked with him at Brenco a long time ago. He was always pleasant to be around and someone you wouldn't forget...a real gentleman.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Suzanne Thore at July 22, 2008 07:40 AM

Betty
Sorry to here of Don's passing.
I worked with Don for 38 yrs.at Brenco.
My thoughs go out to you and your family.
Our sincerest condolences from all of us at Progress Rail Services.
Dick Chapman

Posted by: Dickie Chapman at July 22, 2008 07:36 AM

Keith, Dawn, and Boys - Darnell and I have you in our prayers. We are so sorry about the death. Hope you are all doing well in this time of sorrow.

Jim and Darnell Wright

Posted by: Jim Wright at July 21, 2008 11:00 AM

We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a good man and great role model. We will always remember the kindness and help your family showed us when we first came to this area years ago.

God bless and may he wrap his loving arms around your family in your time of sorrow.

Posted by: Rudy Downey, Nannie Downey at July 21, 2008 08:45 AM