Donovan Lee Earnest, Sr.

Donovan Lee Earnest, Sr., was born to Kimberly Earnest on October 19, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio.

He departed this life on Monday, January 18, 2021. Donovan leaves behind to cherish his memory; grandmother (mother), Wanda Hodge; his fiance', Tenia Lane-Calhoun; 3 sons, Kamani D. Ross-Brown Earnest, Donovan Lee Earnest, Jr. and Donovan Lee Earnest, III; uncle, William Earnest; his favorite aunt, Vashyra Fletcher "Aunt Boo"; his childhood best friend (brother), Kiair Hill; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Donovan is preceded in death by his grandfather (father), William Hodge and his daughter, Destiney My Angel Earnest;

Family will receive friends Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 12-2pm at Newcomer North Chapel, Dayton, Ohio.

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The State of Ohio is under a mandatory mask order and has required that face mask will be worn in all public places.



A Psalm of David - Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.