Donald S. Hathaway, Sr., age 78 and a recent resident of Ilion, NY, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, in Ilion.
Mr. Hathaway served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and had been a resident of Long Beach since 1964.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Nellie Burke Hathaway and a sister, Lillian Hathaway.
He is survived by his wife, Chris Hathaway of Long Beach; his son, Donnie (Jeanne) Hathaway of Oldsmar, FL; his sister, Carol Sweeny of Clinton, NY and his grandsons, Donnie Hathaway, III of Gainesville, FL and Stephen Hathaway of Oldsmar, FL.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Gulf Pines Cemetery in Long Beach.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.