Donald was born in St. Louis and resided in Las Vegas since 1986. He was a manager in the grocery business.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Varnum; brothers, Gary and Larry Shepherd and Daniel, Darryl, David and Scott Varnum; sisters, Sherry Wilson and Donna Hamilton; nieces, Jennifer, Sarah and Erica; nephew, Nathan; great nephew, Dino Ray III; and great niece, Alysa.
In lieu of flowers, family wishes donations be made to the St. June for Children Foundation.