Donnan Edward Bartron, Sr., 95, of Newport News passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1928 in Marlinton, West Virginia, the son of the late James C. and Nell Cassidy Bartron and moved to Newport News, Virginia in 1929. Donnan married Jean Woodard Bartron, who preceded him in death on May 11, 2009. Together they shared 58 years of marriage and had two children: Donna and Don, Jr. He later married Alice Harper who preceded him in death on April 1,2021 and they were married for eight years.He retired from C&O/CSX Railway after 43 years of service and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church, a member of the Masonic Order and a member of Denbigh United Prebyterian Church. He was also a member of the Peninsula Men's Retirement Club, and the Virginia Stae Golf Association (VGHA). He was an avid golfer, enjoyed taking walks and riding his bicycle.He is survived by his son, Don Bartron, Jr.; two grandchildren: Brandy Bartron and Shaun (Kristi) Bartron; seven great, grandchildren: Brayden, Alivia, Liam, Paxton,Taylor, Zoey and Kali; a nephew and niece James "Mike", Jr. (Shelby) Bartron and Sonya Bartron; great nieces and nephews: Cierra Bartron, Joseph Bartron, Jr., Barbie Bartron and her two children Brice and Brianna, James "Mikey", III (Megan) Bartron and their three children: Michael, Mason and Molly; and former daughters-in-law Lee Ann Bartron and Julie Bartron. In addition to his parents and his wives, he was preceded in death by his daughter Donna Cheryl Bartron and her two children Brian and Debbie; brothers: James and Stanley Bartron and his nephew Joseph "Joe" Bartron.A memorial service will be held at a later date at Denbigh United Presbyterian Church, 302 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, Va. Please leave condolences online at www.wjsmithandson.com.