Donelle Darrelle Davon Felder Obituary

Donelle Darrelle Davon Felder Obituary

Donelle was born to a military family on January 21 't 1987, in Mercy Hospital Long Island, New York. He was born to a God-fearing family. Worship was a priority. Donelle attended 4 elementary schools. East Meadow Elementary of Long Island, New York. Upon his parents leaving base housing, he continued elementary school at PS 136 in St Albans, Queens, New York, then transferred to PS 48 in Southside, Jamaica, Queens, New York.

Upon his father's military transfer, the family moved to Virginia; his elementary school was now George Washington Carver of Chesapeake, Virginia. He graduated and went to Oscar Smith Middle School, where he really excelled. he was popular; he was a great student. Faculty knew him. He worked with the janitorial staff, which became his first paid job for the summer. He graduated and went to Indian River High School. Donelle completed the 1 I th grade there. He went on to the 12th grade; he dropped out.

As Donelle got older, he held several jobs, from telemarketing to warehouse work. He loved music; he and his siblings formed a rap group called G.M.F.L. They used rapping for recreation; his mic name was "Blizzy Da Sun God". Several years later, Donelle got engaged to Zaneta Washington. He found his wife and married on May 18th 2020, and he became a father to her 3 year old daugter K' amaya. They were a happy family. He moved to Delaware to better himself and be closer to his family because his father was disabled. Donelle opened a cleaning business in Delaware. Now he was his own boss. Business was booming.

COVID hit. Things changed. Contracts changed. Zaneta found it difficult to drive with anxiety. She began to miss her mom and family, so they decided to move back to Virginia. On their return to Virginia, Donelle worked several jobs. He opened a cannabis business, did pest control, and did medical transport. He did DoorDash, then he became a stay-at-home dad. he drove his wife to work, his child to school, and back. Donelle was, in a way, a hustling young man; he supported his family however he could to make ends meet. He understood the assignment of husband and dad. Donelle truly loved the family he created.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donelle, please visit our floral store.

Donelle was born to a military family on January 21 't 1987, in Mercy Hospital Long Island, New York. He was born to a God-fearing family. Worship was a priority. Donelle attended 4 elementary schools. East Meadow Elementary of Long Island, New York. Upon his parents leaving base housing, he continued elementary school at PS 136 in St Albans, Qu

Events

Visitation

Thursday, July 16, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Graves Funeral Home

1631 Church St. Norfolk, VA 23504

Service

Thursday, July 16, 2026

4:00 pm

Graves Funeral Home

1631 Church St. Norfolk, VA 23504