Donald Keith “Donny” Kyger, 76, husband of Claudie Jane (Mynes) Kyger, of 124 Stoner’s Hill Road, Raphine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family. 

Mr. Kyger was born in Lexington on Nov. 9, 1947, a son of Lyle Harding Kyger and Audrey Ann (Davis) Kyger.

Donny retired from McKee Foods as a truck driver, was a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church, and a lifetime member of Raphine Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Kyger was preceded in death by a brother, Sidney Davis Kyger Sr. 

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 55 years, is a daughter, Carrie L. Hite and her husband, Bradley of Fairfield; a son, Joe H. Kyger and his wife, Christy of North Carolina; six grandchildren, Maggie Hite, Macey Hite, Lyle Kyger and Katie, Noah Kyger and JoAnna, Emma Kyger and Calista Kyger; and four great-grandchildren, Lilly, Sawyer, Wyatt and Audrey.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery by the Rev. Sarah Hill. 

The family will receive friends anytime at their residence. 

The family would like to express a sincere “thank you” to ConnectionsPlus Healthcare+Hospice, especially RN, Karen and CNA, Cristine, and special friend and neighbor, Jim Clements. 

It is suggested that those desiring make memorial contributions to ConnectionsPlus Healthcare+Hospice, 315 Myers Street, Lexington, VA 24450 or Raphine Volunteer Fire Department, 2130 Raphine Road, Raphine, VA 24472.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net