CHICHESTER
DONALD ALLAN
Donald Allan Chichester, 76, of Wirtz, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was born on June 20, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anita; three daughters, Cathee Chichester of Ewing NJ, Laurie Chichester of Scotch Plains, NJ and Linda Dutcher and her husband Richard, of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Natasha and Evan; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Kylie and Cody. He was a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, first sailing as a marine engineer and then becoming a mechanical engineer. His love for the water brought him to Smith Mountain Lake after his retirement. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday July 23, 2010 at Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church with Rev. Burton White officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 63, Wirtz, VA 24184 or USMMA, 300 Steamboat Rd., Kings Point, NY 11024 (www.usmmaaf.com). The family would like to thank the staff of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.