David Donely

“Servant of God, Well Done”

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”

II Timothy 4:7 (KJV)” 

Donely ~ David Donely was born August 11, 1958, to the late David Donely and Mozella Williams.  He received his education at Hilliard High School in Hilliard, Florida.  David was a member of Hisbon Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend James Lemon, but he moved to Jacksonville, Florida and changed his membership to Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor A. L. Jordan, Sr. 

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, David slept away peacefully at U F Health North surrounded by his loved ones.  He was preceded in death by his father, David Donely; mother, Mozella Donely; brothers, Sammie Williams, Jimmie Rushing; sisters, Ola Mae Floyd, Pearlie Mae Brooks; nephew, Leonard Smith.  David leaves to cherish his memory, nieces, Teresa (Kareem) Lowman, Kristy Smith (Gerald Atkinson), Jackie Donely (Shurlundy White); great nephews, Leonard Smith II, Leonard Smith III, Jamare Jackson; great nieces, Jaliyah Jackson, Lenarica Smith, Larnarica Smith; aunt, Bernice Donely of Vero Beach, Florida; devoted cousins, Ray Johnson, Telisa Williams; friend, Melvin Herring; a host of other relatives and friends. 

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of David Donely, 2 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Hisbon Baptist Church, 37214 West 6th Street, Hilliard, Florida.   Visitation Friday from 5 – 7 PM at The Soutel Chapel.  Interment is Hilliard Community Cemetery.  Because of the love of his family, arrangements entrusted to J. E. Fralin & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services, 5065 Soutel Dr, 904.924.9400. 

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