Donald Wayne Paffenroth

August 13, 1957 - October 3, 2010
Donald Wayne Paffenroth

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Donald Wayne Paffenroth, 53 of Wilmington passed away October 3, 2010 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald H. Paffenroth.

Donald is survived by his mother Doreece Parrish, daughters Christine Paffenroth Bates, Jamie Still, and Sarah Paffenroth, 8 grandsons, brothers Michael and Jimmy Paffenroth, sisters Katrina Copeland and Gail Shappley, and the mother of his children Julia Earp.

Memorial service will be 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

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Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • October 06, 2010
    Tonya and Kyle Leathley says:
    Memaw,DADA,Mike,Katrina, and Gail, Im so very sorry for your loss. I know words cant heal your pain but I just want u to know that I a thinking of you all!

  • October 05, 2010
    phyllis smith says:
    Christie, Jamie and Sarah, so sorry to hear about your father. all of you are in our prayers, Love, Uncle John & Aunt Phyllis

  • October 05, 2010
    Jay Bryan says:
    My thoughts go out to Donald's family.For the most part I've been a part of their lives for a longtime.I do know he always loved and tried to protect all the women in his life especially these;Mama Rickie,Katrina,Christy. He was a great painter, a good friend,and I feel my life was better for knowing him. BubbaJim and Micheal,you've lost a brother,I feel I have too. Jaybird

  • October 05, 2010
    Willa & Gary White says:
    L.D. & Diane Mintz. So very sorry for your loss. I pray God will keep you strong and give you the peace of knowing that you will meet again. Please know that we're here for you. You are SO Special to us, and I know how Special Donald was to you. We will see you soon. Take good care of yourselves and know that you have our love and prayers. Willa & Gary White (LD & Diane's sister)

  • October 05, 2010
    L.D. & Diane Mintz says:
    Donald, I can't begin to tell you how much we miss seeing you, and talking to you everyday. I thank God for all the good times we've spent together. We have wonderful memories. Donald, I have always and will continue to consider you closer than a brother to me. Since L.D. met you, he feels the same way. You rest in peace Donald, and when you see our Mama and Grandma, That we love them. Until we meet again, All our Love and prayers to you, Diane & L.D. Mintz