Alvin W. Donahue

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Alvin William Donahue, 90, of Greer passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020.

Born in Beech Springs, SC, he was the son of the late Jesse Cleveland and Ruth Geddes Donahue.

Alvin was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of Abner Creek Baptist Church in Greer, SC.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nadine Blackwell Donahue and his four children: Rachel D. Mullinax (Fred) and Judy D. Yarborough (Doug) of Greer; Darlene D. Hix of Lyman; and Roddy D. Donahue (Joy) of Duncan; seven grandchildren: Chadwick Yarborough (Jackie), Mandi Presley (Jeff), Skipper Hix (Ashley), Jason Yarborough (Caitlin), Brandon Hix (Sabrina), Noah Donahue, and Jonah Donahue; and ten great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Jerry Hix; brother, Belton Donahue; and sister, Fannie Anders.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at The Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, SC.

The body will lie in state on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at The Wood Mortuary from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or Abner Creek Baptist Church, 2461 Abner Creek Road, Greer, SC 29651.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ashlan Village of Lyman and to Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice, especially Hospice Nurse Ashley Nodolny.

The family is at their respective homes.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

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