KILMARNOCK—Harry V. Donovan Jr., 87, of Kilmarnock passed away on August 26, 2020. He was born August 23, 1933, in Harryhogan, the son of the late Harry V. Donovan Sr. and Garnett Jean Conners Donovan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose L. Donovan; a sister at birth; two brothers, Harry and Ray; and a grandson, Michael.
He is survived by his children, Donald (Anita) Donovan of Alabama, Michael (Judie) Donovan of Alabama, David Donovan of Alabama, Patricia (Dennis) Heidler of Missouri, Jennifer Denise (Gary) Hodges of White Stone, Andrew Donovan of Warsaw; and an extended family member thought of as a daughter, Regina (Tony) Helton of Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold Donovan of Warsaw and Sherwood (Becky) Donovan of Farnham; and many nieces and nephews.
He enjoyed bowling, collecting arrowheads, fishing and watching old western movies.
His career included airline mechanic, prison guard, auto mechanic and state vehicle inspector and joint owner of Main Street Chevron where he specialized in front-end alignments.
A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Totuskey Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kilmarnock-Lancaster Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 333, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.
Currie Funeral Home LLC of Kilmarnock handled the arrangements.