Donald Gray Venable

Mr. Donald Gray Venable, age 84, of Mount Airy passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital with his loving family by his side. Mr. Venable was born in Surry County on June 29, 1940, to the late Elbert and Daisy White Venable. He was the best husband any wife could ask for, a great father, and loved being a Pa. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Venable worked for many years with Pike, doing auto-body repair. Surviving Mr. Venable is his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Pat Venable; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon Mitchell and John Deark; son, Michael Gray Venable; grandchildren and partners, Alyssa and Ian, Olivia and Eric, Carli Rose and Christian, Calvin and Katie; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda Edwards and Dr. Craig Edwards, Billie Goins and Charlie; brothers, Jack Venable, Larry Quesinberry. In addition to his parents, Mr. Venable was preceded in death by his beloved grandchild, Dylan Gray Venable; brother, Rex Venable; sister-in-law, Sharon Quesinberry. A graveside service to honor Mr. Venable’s life will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Little Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Dr. Craig Edwards officiating. Per Mr. Venables’ request, there will be no formal visitation held. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.