He was born Aug. 13, 1917, in Rector, and was the son of the late C.B. and Florence Donahue.

Mr. Donahue was of the Pentecostal faith and a faithful member of Spirit & Truth Worship Center in Bloomfield, Mo.

Mr. Donahue served in the armed forces during WWII and was the recipient of a Purple Heart and numerous other medals and awards during his years of service.

On Nov. 22, 1943, he was married to Elsie Scott of Piggott; she preceded him in death on Oct. 23, 1995.

He lived most of his life in Piggott and was employed by Al Williams & Sons Nursery.

He is survived by their two daughters, Sheila Choate and Kathy Crow both of Dexter; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jim Traughber and Rev. Jack Lewis officiating. Burial is in the Piggott Cemetery. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation was at Rainey Funeral Home in Dexter and at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott.