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Johnny "JD" Donahue III was born February 27, 1962 in Seattle, Washington to Gladys (Scott) and Johnnie Donahue Jr. He passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home in Lawton at the age of 59.
There are no services scheduled at this time; however, the family is having a small memorial gathering at the family home on Saturday, June 5, from 2:00-6:00P.M. In lieu of flowers, a cares account has been established at Arvest Bank for the release of ashes ceremony which will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center of Duncan.
JD graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington in 1979. He joined the US Army in June 1982 as a radar surveyor. He proudly served his country for 24 years in many places, i.e. Fort Lewis, Fort Hood, two different times in Korea, Germany, and Fort Sill. He was a true patriot - a soldier through and through and felt that NCO's (Non-Commissioned Officers) were the backbone of the Army. He was a good speaker with very eloquent words. His sense of humor came out during his speeches. He ended all of his comments with "BACKBONE!" He served as the narrator for many functions at Fort Sill.
On December 6, 1985 he married Edith I. Byzio in Augsburg, Germany. She preceded his in death on January 30, 2021.
He was a huge sports fan. He loved baseball, soccer and basketball; his favorite teams were the Lakers, Raiders, Washington Huskies, and NY Yankees. He also loved music and was a connoisseur of all music.
JD is survived by his daughters, Nadine Donahue of Atlanta, Georgia and Selina Donahue of Lawton; grandchildren: Jayden Donahue and Isaiah Thomas; many brothers and sisters; and a host of special friends who became family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith, and his parents.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.whittfh.com.
Edith I. (Byzio) Donahue was born February 3, 1958 in Stettin, Germany to Eduard and Irene (Marzowka) Byzio. She passed away on January 30, 2021 with her family by her side at her home in Lawton. She was 62.
She loved to swim and read. Edith was an excellent cook and landscape artist. Shopping was a favorite pastime. She started her working career as the Commander’s Secretary for the 523rd TMDE in Augsburg, Germany. The Donahue family moved to Fort Lewis, Washington, where she found her niche in the mortgage field in Tacoma. The family moved once again to Fort Sill where she began a relationship with the community starting at Bank of Oklahoma and then moved to Community Escrow & Title, finally assisting in opening and then working at Oklahoma Foreclosure Title Company in Lawton where she served as Vice President and Escrow Officer. She was well known, well loved and well respected in the mortgage community. She had a passion for people and was like a second mom to other friends. She was known by Mrs. D, Mrs. E. and to her family she was known as Nana.
Edith is survived by her husband, Johnny Donahue III, who she married on December 6, 1985 in Augsburg, Germany. She is also survived by her two daughters: Nadine Donahue of Atlanta, GA and Selina Donahue of Lawton; two grandchildren: Jayden Donahue and Isaiah Thomas; father, Eduard Byzio; and sister, Karin Kleinbauer. Preceding her in death was her mother, Irene Byzio.
There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center of Duncan.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.whittfh.com.
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