BORN

1958

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Dutch Fork

7600 WOODROW ST

Irmo, South Carolina

Donald McPherson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 17, 2017.

CHAPIN – A funeral service for Donald E. McPherson will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.



Born on November 20, 1958, Donald went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle B. McPherson and Lillie L. McPherson; brother, Earl Henry McPherson; and sisters, Helen Hinson, Carolyn Savoie and Janice McPherson. He is survived by his three children: Brittany M. Horton and her children, River, Gideon and Phoebe; Erin M. Bedenbaugh and her children, Eleanor and Alice; and Jerimiah D. McPherson and his children, Myranda, Crystal and Liz; nine siblings, Earline Hilburn, Patsy D. Inniss, Francis Helmick, Barbara Poketello, Johnny McPherson, Larry McPherson, Patricia Eddings, Diane McCaw, and Sandy Cagle. Donald loved the Lord, singing and kisses.



A special thanks to Barbara Pokotello, his beloved sister; Tyler Cagle, his nephew who endlessly loved and cared for him daily; and all of the others who cared for him.



In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Brain Injury Alliance, earmarked for Brain Tumors.



To read the full obituary and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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December 22, 2017

Dale Dobbs

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is a testament to the Love and family support that he was blessed with. I was so glad to see him at my mom"s celebration of life service. He was my first "Bonus" brother whom I loved.
He was so proud and loved his kids, as well as his grandchildren. The Love was great despite the distanc in miles between him and his family. Much love to you all as you move forward processing your grief and loss of this happy man.

December 19, 2017

Don and Nancy Wilk

Our prayers are with you. Love to all.

December 19, 2017

Sue Rich and Kenny Gibbons

Prayers to all the family during your time of loss.

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