Donald Eugene Canter, age 62, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center of Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born July 15, 1952 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Clara (Caldwell) Canter.
He is survived by his children, Trent E. (Retha) Canter of Vinton, Ohio and Michelle Canter (Brad Fisher) of Oak Hill, Ohio; a fiancé, Deborah Dunn of Oak Hill, Ohio; step-children, Jay (Heather) Mitchem of Gallipolis, Ohio, William Jr. (Denise) Dunn of Waverly, Ohio, Aaron (Trinitee) Dunn of Columbus, Ohio; Eric Dunn and Zach Dunn of Jackson, Ohio; grandchildren, Trent Adam Canter of Vinton, Ohio, Kyla Dunn and Jordan Charles of Oak Hill, Ohio; step- grandchildren Cody, Brittany, and Katelyn Mitchem of Gallipolis, Ohio, Miranda and Austin Dunn of Waverly, Ohio, Emi and Kaylee Dunn of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Nettie Cooper of Heartland of Jackson, Freda Woods of Oak Hill, Ohio, and Shirley McCain of Hicksville, Ohio; two brothers, Carl (Linda) Cooper of Oak Hill, Ohio and Eddie Keith Canter of Lucasville, Ohio; two aunts, Wilma Caldwell and Mary Caldwell of Oak Hill, Ohio; special nephew, James (Beth) Saunders; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sisters, Betty Canter, Ruby Canter, Elizabeth Canter, Lottie Hughes, Brenda Saunders, and Mary Woods; brothers, Robert Canter, Everett Canter and Phillip Canter; as well as his grandparents.
Friends may call at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill, Ohio on Friday, August 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Stan Howard officiating. Burial will follow at C.M. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com