Donald Franklin Harlow, (Donnie),60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his home. He was born in Charlottesville, Va. on January 4, 1964 to Frank Elmer Harlow, who predeceased him and to Peggy Houchens Proctor of Scottsville, Va.

He leaves behind his son, Michael Wayne Harlow, wife, Joan Giannini Harlow both of Charlottesville, Va., his siblings; Danny Harlow (Sue) of Charlottesville, Va.,Tina Ballard (Mike) of Colloquir, Ga., Joyce Mawyer (Greg) of Gordonsville, Va., Deborah McDaniel (Wendall) of Barboursville, Va., Bill Harlow (Angela) of Scottsville, Va., Judy Martin (Victor) of Stanardsville, Va.,brother in law, Michael Giannini of Charlottesville, Va., many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and one special nephew, Michael John Canipe (Cristal) of Schuyler, Va.

Donnie worked as a painter for Lithic Construction and was proud to be a part of the Lithic family. He also loved Nascar and was a diehard Dale Jr. fan and was currently a Chase Elliott supporter. Donnie loved to tinker with anything that had an engine, he could fix anything he set his mind to. He loved to collect old chainsaws, I will say he had quite the collection along with collecting knives.

Most of all he missed our beloved dog, Mr. Tip, who was a great companion for us for 15 years. He was a great person and will always be remembered.

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