Donald Moon obituary: Donald Moon's Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
Donald L. "Don" Moon
1936 - 2021

Obituary photo of Donald Moon, Dayton-OH
Obituary photo of Donald Moon, Dayton-OH

In Memory Of
Donald L. "Don" Moon
1936 - 2021

Donald (Don) Lee Moon, age 85, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 3, 2021.
He was born July 5, 1936 in Boomer, West Virginia, the son of the late John and Jewel Moon.

Don was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. To all who know him, he was a kind and generous man, loved by all. He was a professor at the University of Dayton, retiring from the department of engineering after faithful service for 35 years. Having served in the Air Force, he was honorably discharged as an airman second class in 1958. He was an avid tennis player and traveler. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, his brothers Darrell, John Wayne, and Charles.

Don is survived by his significant-other, Pattie Mullins, children Brian Moon (Teresa), Scott Moon (Teresa), Dawn Dorko (John), Mark Mullins (Robyn), his sisters, Gay Lynn Payne and Lou Ann Kruger, his six beautiful granddaughters, and great-grandson.

Family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 45459) where a funeral service with military honors will begin at 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton:
https://www.hospiceofdayton.org/donations

To share a memory of Don or leave his family a special message, please click on the Share Memories button above.
Donald (Don) Lee Moon, age 85, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 3, 2021.
He was born July 5, 1936 in Boomer, West Virginia, the son of the late John and Jewel Moon.

Don was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. To all who know him, he was a kind and generous man, loved by all. He was a professor at the University of Dayton, retiring from the department of engineering after faithful service for 35 years. Having served in the Air Force, he was honorably discharged as an airman second class in 1958. He was an avid tennis player and traveler. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, his brothers Darrell, John Wayne, and Charles.

Don is survived by his significant-other, Pattie Mullins, children Brian Moon (Teresa), Scott Moon (Teresa), Dawn Dorko (John), Mark Mullins (Robyn), his sisters, Gay Lynn Payne and Lou Ann Kruger, his six beautiful granddaughters, and great-grandson.

Family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 45459) where a funeral service with military honors will begin at 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton:
https://www.hospiceofdayton.org/donations

To share a memory of Don or leave his family a special message, please click on the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, August 6, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
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Service

Friday, August 6, 2021 at 7:00pm
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
Directions & Map

Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

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