Donavan Whalen's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida

Donavan Whalen

September 27, 2025

Jacksonville, Florida

Donavan Whalen's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Naugle Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Donavan Whalen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donavan Whalen of Jacksonville, Florida, who passed away on September 27, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donavan Whalen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donavan Whalen and Irene Whalen (Dawn); his son Donavan III; and his stepson Frank Eddy. He is survived by: his sister Kathleen Lukas; his daughter Valerie Matkaitis; his stepdaughters, Carrie Shea Spindler (John) and Darcy Eddy; his grandchildren, Amber Rivera (Louis), Daniel Matkaitis and Grace Natsis; and his niece Rebecca Lukas. He is also survived by great-grandchildren.

Memorials appreciated to Community Hospice and Palliative Care at the Anne and Donald McGraw Center for Caring.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Naugle Funeral Home and Cremation Services



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