James Wayne Donaldson's obituary , Passed away on October 25, 2025 in Waynesville, North Carolina

James Wayne Donaldson

February 14, 1934 - October 25, 2025 (91 years old)

Waynesville, North Carolina

James Wayne Donaldson's obituary , Passed away on October 25, 2025 in Waynesville, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawford / Ray Funeral Home

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James Wayne Donaldson

February 14, 1934 - October 25, 2025 (91 years old)

Waynesville, North Carolina

James Wayne Donaldson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Wayne Donaldson of Waynesville, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Weaver Donaldson and Minnie Donaldson; and his siblings, Carroll, Harold, Weaver Donaldson, Dorothy Huckeby, Edith Mease and Wanda Mohler.

He is survived by: his wife Effie Grasty Donaldson; his siblings, Dean Donaldson (Freda) and Darlene Donaldson Gregg (Jerry); his siblings-in-law, Bill Grasty, Fred Grasty (June) and Mary Jo Grasty; and his nieces, Tracie Rhea and Cindy Shook.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Clyde, NC.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawford / Ray Funeral Home



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