Donovan, George Edward

George Edward (Ed) Donovan, 81, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at his home.

Mr. Donovan was born in Princeton, W.Va. on March 26, 1925 and was a son of the late George C. and Florence Woodyard Donovan. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Donovan.

Mr. Donovan was World War II Army Air Force Veteran, and served as a radio operator in a bomber squadron in the European Theater, a retired Civil Servant, a member of the Pearisburg Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years, a member of the Pearisburg Lions Club with 43 years perfect attendance, past president of the Lions Club, past Lion of the Year and a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. Mr. Donovan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg and a member of the VFW Post 6000 and American Legion #68 in Narrows, Va.

George is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Bingham Donovan of Pearisburg; one daughter, Becky Donovan Paule and husband Lane of Anchorage, Alaska; two sons, David Donovan and wife Anne of Eagle Rock, Va., Steven Donovan and wife Judy of Roanoke, Va.; one sister, Anna Margaret Whittaker and husband Pete of Princeton, W.Va.; and one sister-in-law, Jean Donovan of Princeton, W.Va.; seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Pearisburg Vol. Fire Dept, the Pearisburg Lions Club or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.givensfuneralhome.com.