He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice K. Sorrels; sister, Edith S. Austin; and brother, Glen W. Sorrels.

Donnie retired from B.W.X. Technology in Lynchburg in 2002 with 35 years of service.

He is survived by a brother, Joseph W. “Red” Sorrels; fiancé, Betty Wright; nieces, Carolyn G. Topping, Pamela G. Ragland, and Donna S. Walton; nephew, Ronald G. Green; and greatnephew, Kevin Topping.

Special thank you to the Wright family for the loving care and support to Donnie these last few years.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens by Pastor Butch Grow.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. NG