Florida
Milton Resident Charles ‘Bud’ Donahay Jr. Passes Away at 76
Charles “Bud” P. Donahay Jr. , aged 76, of Milton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.Bud was born on August 18,1949, in Queens, New York, to the late Charles “Perry”…
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- Charles ‘Bud’ Donahay Jr. passed away at 76 years old in Milton, Florida.
- He dedicated his career to helping communities through FEMA.
- Bud is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
Charles “Bud” P. Donahay Jr., a 76-year-old resident of Milton, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife.
Born on August 18, 1949, in Queens, New York, Bud dedicated his life to serving others. He worked with FEMA as a Program Delivery Task Force Leader, where his leadership and compassion were instrumental in helping communities during difficult times.
Bud shared a loving partnership with his wife, M. Barenda Donahay, for 33 years. The couple married on September 23, 2002, and together they created a life filled with warmth and family devotion.
He is survived by his wife, Barenda; stepchildren, Katrina Joyce and Lee Fisher; six grandchildren, Aiden, Mikenzi, Lucius, Kyle, Leland, and Kalisi; and a great-grandchild, Jasper. He also leaves behind his sisters, Terry Thomas and Janet Kerry, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Colleen Nunez. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to family, hard work, and the quiet strength he provided to those he loved.
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Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
