Frank Donaldson Jr.

FRANK DONALDSON, son of the late Lillie Mae Thomas, was born on August 26, 1956, in St Petersburg, Florida. He entered into his eternal rest suddenly on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Frank received his education in Northampton County public schools, graduating from Northampton High School in Virginia. He was employed by Mountaire Farms and the Wicomico County Board of Education. In 1979, Frank enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, serving in both the Army and National Guard, where he earned several medals. He was assigned to basic training in Fort Knox, Kentucky. In 1990, Frank was deployed to Saudia Arabia for the liberation and defense of Kuwait (Desert Storm). He was also stationed in Germany, Fort Irwin, California, Fort Benning, Georgia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Frank was a brave and honorable soldier. After serving his country for over 30 years, Frank retired in 2017 with an honorable discharge and Grade E-7. Frank was the epitome of a family man. He was humble and had a heart of gold. He spoke very few words, but his actions made a huge impact. He would do anything for his family and friends. He even made attempts to comb his cousin’s hair (Mallinda). Frank made many sacrifices for others. He loved his family unconditionally and his favorite time of the year was Labor Day weekend because this was his annual family reunion. He had a very special bond with his nieces and nephews and was a true Redskins fan. Growing up, he was very close to his youngest brother, Earl. They were like twins and were known as the Donaldson boys. Frank and his cousins were as close as brothers. He even labeled a few of his cousins as his nieces. He also enjoyed spending hours sitting in the yard drinking a cold beer with his life long friend, Charles Turner. They called each other “Partner.” Their friendship goes back over thirty (30) years. Frank leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter, Frances Vernique Donaldson Neal (Korey); four grandchildren, ZaQuan and Zakeel Thomas, Michael McKinley and Korey Neal, Jr., all of Delmar, Maryland; one brother, Earl (Vivian) Donaldson of Quantico, Maryland and one sister, Deloris (Jim) Gray of Melfa, Virginia; a very special friend, Anjanete Gillespie of Salisbury, Maryland; special daughter, Chakia (Carlos) Stanley of Salisbury Maryland; two special grandchildren, Navaeh Gordy and Andre Victor, both of Salisbury, Maryland; a great aunt, Bessie Mae Edward of Exmore, Virginia; two special cousins, Johnny Mae Harris and Alfonso Wilson, both of Salisbury, Maryland; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Frank was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Nora Coleman; two aunts, Ann Ruth Dean and Jimmie Lee Nelson; one brother, Raymond Thomas and one nephew, Adrian Donaldson. Sorrowfully Submitted ~ The Family To send flowers to the family of Frank Donaldson Jr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Frank Donaldson Jr.

August 26, 1956 - November 10, 2018