Donald R. Trump Sr.

Donald R. Trump, Sr. 83, of Shawsville VA, passed on December 21, 2023, and entered into the house of the Lord to be with his family that went before him. He was born on August 14, 1940, in Montgomery County, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Owen Trump and Ovela Trump. His Siblings - Eslie, Paul, James ‘Sonny’ Teddy, Pauline and Madeline Trump.
Don was a loving Dad, Granddaddy and Great Granddaddy.
He is survived by his children, Donald ‘Ricky’ Trump Jr, (Robin), Robin Bailey, Alton Martin (Jamie), James Doyle Trump (Brenda), Jacob Trump (Beth), Sara O McIntosh (Chris), Tim ‘Rusty’ Custer, and Extended Son Steve Lawson. Also survived by longtime friend and Angel on Earth, Joan Custer.
12 Grandchildren – Beth Bailey, Chris Trump (Jenna), Dustin Bailey (Christie), Rikki Lee Heard (Austin), Jessie Lowe (Corey), Seth Trump (Lauren Dunn), Thaddeus, Eleanor and Hugh Martin, Sydney, Abigail and Finley McIntosh, Owen Trump and Rena Chandler.
7 Great grandchildren – Clyde, Maddie, Sarver, Jackson, Daelyn, Pollie Jane, Delaney.
Sisters – Helen Johnson and Ann Harless, Brother - Steve Trump
And many nieces and nephews.
Don graduated from Shawsville High School and went into the Air Force. He worked for C&P Telephone for 17 years and AT&T for 11 years. He was a founding member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. He retired in 1991 and was involved in several organizations – Red Cross, Shawsville Lions Club, East Montgomery Education Foundation, Montgomery County Christmas Store (15 yrs) and the Shawsville Food Bank (12 yrs).
Don was always interested in helping others. He traveled with several church groups on 47 mission trips where he helped build 28 new homes and 5 new churches and repaired many others. Through the Red Cross he gave over 30 gallons of blood. He built more than 80 picnic tables for children in the family and in the community. Often, he would leave tables for families without their knowing in hopes of putting a smile on someone’s face.
Don’s greatest love and interest was his family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was always excited about telling stories of what they were doing. He loved and prayed every day and night for all of them. He prayed without ceasing and reminded us to do the same.
He will be greatly missed by everyone.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 29th, 2023, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Horne Funeral Home. The service will be on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, at 12:00pm at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with burial at Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville VA.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Crockett Springs UMC at 2780 Crockett Springs Rd, Shawsville, VA 24162 or East Montgomery Education Foundation, 4695 Crozier Rd, Elliston, VA 24087.