Virginia Congressman Donald McEachin died on Monday at age 61, weeks after winning a fourth term representing all of Richmond, parts of Henrico and Chesterfield counties, and the Tri-Cities area in the 4th Congressional District.
McEachin’s death was sudden, but his illness was not. He had been suffering from the after-effects of the successful treatment of colorectal cancer eight years ago.
“We are all devastated at the passing of our boss and friend, Congressman Donald McEachin,” Tara Rountree, the Democratic congressman’s chief of staff, said in a statement on Monday night.
“Valiantly, for years now, we have watched him fight and triumph over the secondary effects of his colorectal cancer from 2013,” Rountree said. “Tonight, he lost that battle, and the people of Virginia’s Fourth Congressional district lost a hero who always, always fought for them and put them first.”
Donald McEachin Funeral, Burial Service, Date,
A funeral for late congressman A. Donald McEachin will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Donald McEachin Funeral Pictures,
Donald McEachin Funeral Time,
The service will take place at 11 a.m.
Donald McEachin Funeral Venue
At St. Paul’s Baptist Church at 4247 Creighton Road in Richmond
Donald McEachin Funeral
McEachin died at 61 years old of complications from colorectal cancer on Monday.
Cards for the family can be mailed to:
Post Office Box 7020, Richmond 23221.
Thank you.
Donald McEachin Funeral
The family has asked that, in place of flowers, contributions be made to Virginia Union University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, the institution where Congressman McEachin received his Master of Divinity in 2008 and a place always close to his heart.
To contribute by mail, use the following address:
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology
Institutional Advancement, Attention: Deborah Alston
Virginia Union University
1500 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
To make online donations, go to VUU.edu, then click on Donate. In the Designations box, click on SDP School of Theology Fund. Under Tribute Gift, Click the box indicating that this gift is in honor, memory, or support of someone. In the comments box, write, “In memory of A. Donald McEachin.”
McEachin earned his master’s of divinity from VUU in 2008.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
