Skylar Donahue

Skylar James Donahue, beloved son of David and Tabitha Donahue, passed away unexpectedly on January 7th, 2019. He was taken from this world at the young age of only 23. He is survived by his loving parents, David and Tabitha Donahue of Fletcher, NC, and his five siblings, Justin, Fallon, Paris, Maverick, and River Donahue. He was preceded in death by his loving maternal grandparents, Victor Paul and Martha Joseph, whom he always loved like second parents. Skylar arrived as God's blessing to his family on June 4, 1995, and grew up in Asheville, NC, which he always considered to be his home no matter where he was. He attended T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville, NC, and later went off to study accounting at UNC Charlotte. He then moved to Costa Mesa, CA, where he became a successful and well respected Certified Debt Advisor at Century Support Services. Skylar was a warm loving person to all of those around him. He placed his family first and foremost. He enjoyed fishing, white water rafting, attending sporting events, going to the beach, sky diving, gaming, and loved life in general. He adored animals and was kind to all people young and old. Skylar had a precious gift of adding sunshine and happiness into people's day even when they were down and sad. He left smiles behind him as he walked out of a room. But above all he cherished spending time with his beloved parents, brothers, and sisters. The surmounting joy and treasured memories he brought into this world will be passed on to all those whose lives he touched, which was anyone who knew him. Private services were held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian where he was surrounded by only those whom meant the most to him, his closest intimate friends and immediate family. Skylar James was taken to his final resting place and laid lovingly to rest where he would have wanted to be placed, next to his loving grandparents on January 19, 2019.