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Leo Donahue, of Terrell, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Savior on the morning of December 8, 2018. Leo was born in Troup, Tx to Jon and Vena (Rich) Donahue. He was welcomed him into Heaven by his parents and his sister Louise Jimmerson as well as an infant sister. Leo was a proud veteran of the US Army having served with the Army, the National Guard and Army Reserve for over 22 years. He moved to the Terrell area in 1964 and worked for, and retired from, the Texas Department of Transportation as an Electrician Inspector. On Aug. 28, 1965, he and Barbara Harmon were wed and together they made a happy home raising three sons and being very active in their community. Leo was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Terrell and both he and Barbara were active and devoted members of First Baptist Church of Terrell. A quiet man with an easy smile and eye for detail, Leo was a welcome sight to any project and any gathering. His generous personality will be greatly missed by both his family as well as all who had the privilege of knowing him. Leo leaves to carry on his legacy his beloved wife, Barbara Donahue, of Terrell; sons: Jimmy Donahue and wife, Gina, of Forney, David Donahue, and Bryan Donahue; grandchildren: Presley and Abigail Donahue; brother, James Donahue and wife, Mary of Frankston, TX; sisters-in-law: Nell Scarborough and husband, Don, of Terrell, Melva Harmon of Little Rock, AR, and Sarah Harmon of McKinney, TX, Susan Mitchell of McKinney, TX; nephew, James Donahue; niece, Deborah Donahue as well as several other extended family, church family and a host of friends. Funeral service for Leo will be 1:00 pm. Wednesday. December 12, 2018. at the First Baptist Church in Terrell. Interment to follow at Campground Cemetery with military honors. Family will receive friends 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, December 11, at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Leo's generosity, the family would like memorials to be made to the Matthew 25:35 Ministry, c/o FBC Terrell, 403 N. Catherine, Terrell, TX, 75160,

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Leo Donahue

May 30, 1941 - December 8, 2018

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Leo Donahue

May 30, 1941 - December 8, 2018

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