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Obituary of Wendell Navaro Donaldson
April 9, 1946 ~ November 16, 2019
Wendell Navaro Donaldson was born in Pensacola, Florida, April 9, 1946 to the late Robert and Ella Donaldson.
He was one of seven children of which two brothers: Robert and Raymond preceded him in death.
Wendell attended Booker T. Washington High school in Pensacola.
Wendell met and wedded the late Carolyn Wynglass, March 18, 1967 and from that union had six children: Anissa, Tanisha, Falisha, Latrisha and two sons: Robert and Wendell, Jr. who proceeded him in death.
His Life revolved around his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He enjoyed playing his harmonica, listening to music, especially Motown and watching western movies.
He worked at the Ford Motor Company in Michigan for 30 year and retired from the Rouge Steel Plant.
Wendell departed from this life, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 7:05 p.m. at the Henry Ford Hospital, Wyandotte, Michigan.
He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, his four children: Anissa, Tanisha, Falisha (Michael) and Latrisha; grandchildren: Chelsea, Teddy, Melinda, Tiara (Nicholas), Perrell, Eric, Derek, Sherrell, Kelsea, Ciara, Terrell, Porcha, Shannon, Kenneth, Najae, Jalen and AJ Brown; 14 great grandchildren; his sisters: Margaret Lett, Mariam Hartley, Gloria D. Wade and Beverly Donaldson; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and friends.
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