Mr. Donald E. Wainwright, 67 of Lake City, FL passed away unexpectedly late Sunday evening, November 20, 2011 at his home. A native of Corning, New York, Donnie had lived in Lake City for the past 8 years coming from Bath, New York. He was a son to the late Luther and Miva VanAlstin Wainwright, veteran of the United States Army and worked for 40 years for the Corning Inc. in Corning, New York. Donnie enjoyed hunting, antique cars, NASCAR especially his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and spending time with all of his grandchildren, family and close friends.
Donnie is survived by his wife, Eva M. Wainwright, Lake City,FL one son, Barry (Heather) Wainwright, Avoca, NY and two daughters, Jeanine Brown, Bath, NY and Beth (William) Passno, Lake City, FL. Two brothers, Tom (Arlene) Wainwright, Campbell, NY and Mickey Wainwright, Corning, NY, two sisters, Linda Kilburne, Louisville, KY and Lois (Larry) Swarthout, Bath, NY and six grandchildren, Zachary Brown, Nathan Brown, Myckala Passno, Braedyn Passno, Makenna Hoose and Morgan Marvin also survive.
Private memorial services for Mr. Wainwright were conducted and his ashes will be interred at the Bath National Cemetery in Bath, NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Guardian Ad Litem Program at 885 SW Sisters Welcome Road, Lake City, FL 32025.