Donald Brookshire, 81 - Travelers Rest

Donald Lee Brookshire, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Spring Park Assisted Living in Travelers Rest.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Melvin O. and Lillie Mae Coster Brookshire. Donald was a veteran of the US Army, a retired Electrician with Precision Valve in Travelers Rest and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons: Barry N. Brookshire and wife Terri and Myron L. Brookshire and wife Dee; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, two nieces, one nephew and special friends, Joe and Linda Williams.

Along with his parents, Donald was predeceased by his wife, Betty Jean Burgess Brookshire, whom he loved dearly.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff and management at Lutheran Hospice, Spring Park Assisted Living and Gentiva Home Health for their loving care and support during Donald’s last days.

Graveside service will be Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Park in Travelers Rest.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 30 Bethany Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 and/or Lutheran Hospice, 429 N. Main St. Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Online condolences may be expressed here.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements.

“No more loss; no more tears; no more loneliness; just gone home.”