Donald G. Spady, 95, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at home in the house he built. He was born in Bridgetown, Northampton County, on the Eastern Shore. He was predeceased by parents Southey Robert and Nan Williams; sisters Mary Margaret Floyd and Nan Crockett; brother S. Robert Spady; and daughter-in-law Ann Boutchard Spady.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eileen Howard; sons D. Graham Jr. (Gladys R.), John Robert, Howard Williams (Fran), daughter Paula Maria, and fourth son T. Patrick Cherry. Also survived by grandchildren Joseph (Sara) and Amy Spady residing in Italy, Jonathan, Graham III, Emily Spady and Sarah Spady Duhamel (Mike) of the Peninsula, two great grandchildren, and other family members.

He left the Eastern Shore to attend National Defense Training and began working at Newport News Ship Building. He was called into military service and served in the Army in WWII as part of the 10th Infantry Division. He returned to the shipyard where he worked until he retired as a foreman in 1979. He started Spady Sheet Metal in 1953 and retired from Donald G. Spady, Inc. as a general contractor in 2002.

Donald was always involved in community affairs. He was active in Chestnut Ave Methodist, St. Rose of Lima, and Immaculate Conception churches. He was a founding member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he was involved in various committees and activities. In years past, he was involved in scouting (Pack 24, Troop 10), Toastmasters, City Unity Commission, and Hampton politics. He served many years on the boards of Riverdale Recreation Association and Seton Manor.

Always proud of his Eastern Shore heritage, he never really left the farm. He was an avid gardener and loved animals. He instilled in his children a love of nature and the environment. He enjoyed attending the symphony, Fort Monroe concerts, traveling, and reading. Visiting and talking about the Eastern Shore made him happy. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, a good neighbor and a loyal friend.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 5 – 7 PM at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA with a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 25 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Hampton. www.rhaydensmith.com