Don Lamont Vandiver

Male 1934 - 2011  (76 years)


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  • Name Don Lamont Vandiver 
    Born 7 Dec 1934  Saluda County, South Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Oct 2011  Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 23 Oct 2011  Roselawn Cemetery - Tallahassee, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I11436  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 27 Mar 2022 

    Father Carl Powe Vandiver,   b. 24 Jan 1904, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jan 1982, Attapulgus, Decatur County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Estelle D. Sellers,   b. 7 Mar 1906, Savannah, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Apr 1968, Attapulgus, Decatur County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Married 17 Nov 1924  Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F5146  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Gladys Elizabeth Godwin,   b. 10 Mar 1938, Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jul 1978, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years) 
    Children 
    +1. D.E. Vandiver
    +2. S.M. Vandiver
    Last Modified 27 Mar 2022 
    Family ID F5152  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 M.V. Johnson 
    Last Modified 27 Mar 2022 
    Family ID F5153  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Dec 1934 - Saluda County, South Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Oct 2011 - Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 23 Oct 2011 - Roselawn Cemetery - Tallahassee, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Documents
    Obituary of Don Lamon Vandiver
    Obituary of Don Lamon Vandiver
    Published in The Tallahassee Democrat on October 22, 2011

    Headstones
    Headstone of Don Lamont Vandiver
    Headstone of Don Lamont Vandiver
    Roselawn Cemetery - Tallahassee, Florida, USA
    Headstone of Don Lamon Vandiver and Gladys Elizabeth Godwin Vandiver
    Headstone of Don Lamon Vandiver and Gladys Elizabeth Godwin Vandiver
    Roselawn Cemetery - Tallahassee, Florida, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Don L. Vandiver, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 19, 2011.

      Born in Saluda County, South Carolina, Don attended Attapulgus High School in Georgia. After finishing high school Don served proudly as a United States Marine from 1952 - 1955. Don worked for many years as a propane technician for Suburban Gas, Pyrofax, and Florida Gas companies. Don also worked for the Coca Cola Company, the Tallahassee Democrat, and the Southeastern Blood Bank for 8 years until he finally retired.

      Don was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing his passion for fishing and camping with his family. Above all else, Don was a devoted father and a dedicated friend.

      He is preceded in death by his wife Gladys.

      He is forever remembered by his loving daughters, Sandra (Roger) Gray and Donna Zingale; grandchildren, Angela Zingale, Elizabeth Perez, Bradley and Christopher Mazzella; great-grandchildren, Eden and Peter Perez.

      A gathering of family and friends will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Riggins Rd Chapel on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

      A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 11:00 am at the funeral home, interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Big Bend Hospice or Meals On Wheels.

      Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Tallahassee, FL.

      (Published by Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL)