Donald Runyons
July 20, 1944 - December 2, 2021
Courtesy obituary: Donald Runyons, 77, husband of the late Freida Halcomb Runyons, and companion of Diana Minnear, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by family. He was born July 20, 1944, in Warfield, Kentucky, a son to the late Leonard and Thelma (Triplett) Runyons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his brother Leonard (Pete) Runyons, Jr. Surviving are his siblings, Gary (Bonnie) of Richmond, and Carolyn Sue (Richard) Preece of Winchester; sister-in-law, Janice Runyons of Waco, Texas; daughter, Donna (Joe) Wilson of Richmond and son, Bryan of Richmond; grandchildren, Kyle (Chelsea), Keegan, Ed, Ben, Kaylee, and Lily; and great-grandchildren, Emmalyn and Harper; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. A graduate of Morehead State University in 1965, he worked for General Electric (GE) before a two-year endeavor in the coal mines of Martin County, Kentucky. He returned to GE in the aviation department in Cincinnati, Ohio as a drafting engineer for 30 years until retiring in 2004. In his leisure time, he loved to sing Gospel songs, travel throughout the United States on his motorcycle, hike the trails in national parks, and ride with the top down in his red Mustang. His favorite activity was spending time with family, both old and young. He never missed an opportunity to be present at events involving friends and family. His generosity and willingness to help others created a reach that extended far beyond Kentucky. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Oldham, Roberts, & Powell Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. www.orpfh.com
Courtesy obituary: Donald Runyons, 77, husband of the late Freida Halcomb Runyons, and companion of Diana Minnear, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by family. He was born July 20, 1944, in Warfield, Kentucky,... View Obituary & Service Information