MILFORD - Donnie was born on Jan. 14, 1941, to the late Sara E. Fox Callaway and Lewis H. "Monk" Callaway. He passed away peacefully, at Milford Center nursing home, on Thursday, Apr. 13, 2017.
He graduated from Milford High School in 1960. He attended the University of Delaware, and served in the Delaware National Guard. He was employed by Hercules, Inc., and Brandywine Junior College, in Wilmington, before moving to the Washington, D.C. area to work for District Lithograph. After retiring from District Lithograph, he moved back home to Delaware and worked at Waterford Crystal, in Rehoboth Beach.
He is survived by his siblings, Lewis A. "Lonnie" Callaway (Gail), of Lewes, Sandra L. Callaway Bradley (Ralph), of Rehoboth Beach, Robert E. "Bobby" Callaway, of Milford; his maternal aunt, Addie Mae Meehan, of Greenwood; his former wife, Jo Lee Downing Callaway, of Milton; his nephew, Steven L. Callaway, of Middletown; his nieces, Monica L. Bradley, of Alexandria, Virginia, Tara L. Bradley, of Rehoboth Beach; three great-nephews, one great-niece, many cousins and friends.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all of the staff at the Milford Center nursing home, for the care they gave to Donnie.
Graveside services will be at the Milford Community Cemetery, on Friday, Apr. 21, 2017, at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carlisle Fire Company, P.O. Box 292, Milford, DE 19963. http://www.carlisle42.com.
Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. Letters of condolence may be sent, and shared with the family, at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.