Donald Gray Vestal

Kernersville - Donald Gray Vestal, 78, went home to the caring arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 7, 2017. Donald was born on May 11, 1939 in Winston-Salem to Edgar and Pearl Vestal and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He will be remembered and missed by a multitude of friends and students whose lives were touched and changed over the years as a result of his life and work as a Teacher, Principal, Social Worker and faithful member of Kerwin Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Smith and Eunice Gambill; brothers-in-law, Pete Smith and George Gambill; and son-in-law, David Farmer.

Surviving are his faithful wife of 48 years, Mary Calhoun Vestal; his devoted children, Donna Marie Vestal-Farmer of Greensboro and Donald Gray Vestal, II (wife, Mechelle) most recently of China; his loving grandchildren, Matthew Farmer, Bradley Farmer, Jessica Hope Vestal and Hannah Joy Vestal; his brother, Calvin H. Vestal (wife, Ruth) of Clemmons; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., a funeral service will be held at Kerwin Baptist Church in Kernersville with Pastor Daniel Hawtree and Dr. Joe Myers. The family will receive friends at 6:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.

Hayworth Miller Kernersville Church is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to www.hayworth-miller.com

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