Billy Joe “Joe Bill” Donoho, 89, of Frankfort, died at 5:20 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home. He was born July 11, 1930 in Clinton County, Ind. to Gearold P. & Anna Bell (Wheeler) Donoho. He married Anna R. Donough on May 24, 1952 and she preceded him in death on August 14, 1997. He then married Frances Evelyn (Alter) Woodruff Dunn on September 20, 2003 and she survives.
Joe Bill attended Frankfort Schools and lived most of his life in Clinton County. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Japan and Korea and received the Purple Heart. He worked for Hinshaw Roofing for over 40 years. He recently received his 65-year pin for being in the Roofers Union Local 119. Joe Bill attended the First Church of the Nazarene. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and former member of Eagles. He enjoyed buying, selling and trading and visiting Strawtown.
Visitation and Services
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 at Bunnell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Guardian Angel Hospice or First Church of the Nazarene.
Survived by:
Wife: Frances Evelyn Donoho of Frankfort, 3 Daughters: Cindy (Tim) Kuzmicz of Frankfort, Terri (Doug) Chambers of Kokomo, Christy Miller of Kokomo, 1 Son: Billy Joe Donoho of Dayton, 2 Step-Daughters: Marsha McCormack of Carmel, Sheryl Fiore of Westfield, Brothers: Jack (Arlene) Donoho of Frankfort, Gary (Susie) Donoho of Frankfort, Richard (Janet) Donoho of Peru, Sisters: Sharon (Jim) Unger of Sedalia, Judy Morrill of Frankfort, Connie (Larry) Hinkle of Frankfort, 11 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded by:
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Randy Joe Donoho in 1957, brothers: Medford, Gilbert Max and Robert Donoho, sisters: Justine Shrum, Norma Eaton, Janet Parks, Ruth Ann Grider, and Patsy Lou Donoho.
Christy and Terri, so sorry for your loss, my prayers with all your family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleEvelyn & all the Donoho family, so sorry for your loss.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss! He was a great husband, dad, uncle and just an all-around good man.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleEvelyn and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I always enjoyed your husband and his outgoing personally. God Bless
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Facebook Twitter GoogleEvelyn, we are so sorry for your loss. He fought for a long time. May God give you peace in this time.
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We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and we really enjoyed him at Coffee Club.
God bless you and your family.
Gary and Beverly Stewart
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers to all of you.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSending prayers and hugs for the family. Joe Bill was loved by many people. Rest In Peace
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss!! He was a great man and friend and neighbor. Prayers for you all! Ron and Sarah Bogard
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So sorry to learn of Joe Bill’s passing. He was a good friend to us. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Ron and Shirley Rosen
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Facebook Twitter GoogleCindy and familly,
Sorry for the passing of your dad. Prayers for peace to all.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. I enjoyed taking care of your love one at dialysis. He will be missed. Prayers to all the family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOur condolences to the entire Donoho family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Lou Ray
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your dad was truly a wonderful man. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is with the father in Heaven and he is peaceful. I know you will miss him as he was deeply loved by all of you. Love and prayers, Angie (Worth) Thurman
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThinking of you Cindy.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleEvelyn and family,
I am so sorry for all that your family is going through. We were only neighbors a couple of years, but I have enjoyed you two. Joe Bill always had so much fun teasing me and my dogs. He and Jake were buds. You are in my prayers.
Linda Bowlin
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Facebook Twitter GoogleEvelyn and family,
My heart goes out to you, so sorry for your loss. I know that only God can give you the comfort and peace to get you through this. Please know that my prayers are with you. We will see him again,
Love you, Patti Crockett
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss, I’ve known Joe bill for many years he was one of a kind and will be missed rip.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleEvelyn so sorry about your loss. I know he was a great husband to you and a great family man. Prayers to you and the whole Donoho family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWe will remember Joe Bill for his wry sense of humor and his warm heart. May God give you strength through this difficult time.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleGod Speed to You, Joe Bill!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWe are so sorry for your loss Billy. You two seemed to have a special bond. Our prayers for your family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleBilly Joe,
Sorry for your loss..
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy prayers for Billy Joe Donoho so sorry to him go meet the master the God Almighty, Happy he is in Heaven in new home. Angels singing What a joy to have you in Gods Army. And singing What a Friend in Jesus.
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