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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Donald Eugene Holtzclaw, Jr.

January 11, 1954- June 19, 2021

Donald Eugene “Don” Holtzclaw, Jr., 67, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Forestville, MD, passed away on June 19, 2021 at his residence. Born January 11, 1954 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Donald Eugene Holtzclaw, Sr. and Joanna (Vidi) Holtzclaw.

Don graduated from Suitland High School in 1972. He was a cable splicer for Pepco until his retirement.  Don enjoyed fishing, bird watching, baseball, history, spending time with his dog Rylee, nature, reading and getting milkshakes from Bert’s.

Don is survived by his children, Amanda Hemming and husband Jeremy and Donald Holtzclaw, III and wife Kelsey; grandchild, Adleigh Hemming; and siblings, Janice Holtzclaw, Theresa Oswald, Debbie Martin, Eric Holtzclaw and Jeffery Holtzclaw.

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  • Life Celebration Visitation

Friday, June 25, 2021
6:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby

20 American Lane
Lusby, MD 20657

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    Jerry R. Williford Jr. IBEW Local 1900
    21 Jun 2021
    8:41pm

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Brother Donnie Holtzclaw. Donnie worked at Pepco in the Underground Lines Department years ago. He was a well respected member of IBEW Local 1900.
    My thoughts and prayers are with the Holtzclaw family. Rest In Peace my friend.

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    Largo
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    Maryland
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    Kelly Leigh Harris
    22 Jun 2021
    8:51am

    Amanda, Jeremy, Adleigh and Family,
    There are no words. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that healing thoughts and prayers are headed your way. Love and hugs, – Aunt Kelly

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    Lexington
    State
    VA
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    Vickie May
    22 Jun 2021
    1:51pm

    So sorry for your loss. Don was always so kind. He will be missed. Paul and Vickie May

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    Lusby
    State
    MD
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    Sylver & Jason Hinton
    22 Jun 2021
    4:29pm

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Don! We met while I was shopping in Giant and my husband and him started talking because of my husband wearing work attire “Pepco”. The conversation lasted forever and every time we’d see each other he would always greet me with a “Hey, How ya doing today? The husband working overtime?” He loved talking with us about life in general and how much we should never take our family or marriage for granted. His favorite thing to say to us both was “Y’all are good people! I knew it from the moment I met you both!” We will miss seeing him around and chatting with him about life. Rest Easy Don!

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    Huntingtown
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    MARYLAND
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    Shannon Cordier
    22 Jun 2021
    5:53pm

    I’m so sad to hear of Dons passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. He’s quite possibly one of the nicest human beings I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Rest In Peace Don. You will be missed.

    Shannon Cordier

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    Lusby
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    MD
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    Zane Oliver Rettstatt
    23 Jun 2021
    12:14pm

    So sorry to see you’re gone Don. I just chatted with you last week and you weren’t feeling well. We hope that you are now at peace and free of pain brother!

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    Lusby
    State
    MD
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    Dara Allen
    23 Jun 2021
    3:33pm

    My husband, Fred, and I are so sorry to hear of your passing. We will miss our brief chats as you walked past our house, or the honk of your horn as you drove past. You always had a smile on your face and a kind word to share. May God provide peace to your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, you dear, sweet man.

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    Lusby
    State
    MD
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    Lisa Vidi Foster
    24 Jun 2021
    9:23pm

    I remember growing up in P.G. County, MD, all of our family lived close by ~ grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. It was great? Lots of family get togethers, Easter egg hunts with money in the plastic eggs, Christmas get togethers, weddings, graduations, lots of family love always nearby. Things have changed a lot. Families got smaller, my only son hardly knew any of his second cousins. Lots of family moved away. I’m sorry I couldn’t be in MD to give respect to Don and support to my cousins. Don left way too early, so young. My condolences to his children and sisters and brothers. I’ll always remember fun days at the Holtzclaw’s house, and Donnie ~ the oldest of our cousin clan, so very handsome, like his dad, and someone who loved Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks!! All good memories, and lots of childhood laughs. RIP Don, until we meet again. Love and Prayers.

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    Ocean Isle Beach
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    NC
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    Laura Boone
    25 Jun 2021
    3:16pm

    Our prayers go out to Don’s family. We were so shocked to hear of his passing. My husband and I met Don at Giant and he was an awsome guy. Always a smile on his face and cheerful words of encouragement. He also worked with my son and always had a good word to say about him. He will truly be missed by many people. RIP Don. Fly high with the angels. Cliff and Laura Boone.

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    Lusby
    State
    Md
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    Libby Mills
    30 Jun 2021
    2:31pm

    My husband and I are so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We met him at Giant. He always had a kind word to say and we enjoyed speaking with him. He wanted to win that lottery one day and share it! He will be missed. I hope you are free of pain and flying high with the angels. Rest easy Don! Libby and Mike

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    Lusby
    State
    Maryland
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    Vicki Abbott-Pruitt
    12 Jul 2021
    6:54pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss! My prayers go out to the family and May Donnie Rest In Peace!!

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    Bryans Road
    State
    MD
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    George Graham
    15 Jul 2021
    8:43pm

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Don, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends. Don worked with me at Pepco for many years. Rest In Peace Don.

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    SC
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    Jerry R. Williford Jr. IBEW Local 1900
    21 Jun 2021
    8:41pm

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Brother Donnie Holtzclaw. Donnie worked at Pepco in the Underground Lines Department years ago. He was a well respected member of IBEW Local 1900.
    My thoughts and prayers are with the Holtzclaw family. Rest In Peace my friend.

    save
    City
    Largo
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Kelly Leigh Harris
    22 Jun 2021
    8:51am

    Amanda, Jeremy, Adleigh and Family,
    There are no words. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that healing thoughts and prayers are headed your way. Love and hugs, – Aunt Kelly

    save
    City
    Lexington
    State
    VA
    Reply
    Vickie May
    22 Jun 2021
    1:51pm

    So sorry for your loss. Don was always so kind. He will be missed. Paul and Vickie May

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Sylver & Jason Hinton
    22 Jun 2021
    4:29pm

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Don! We met while I was shopping in Giant and my husband and him started talking because of my husband wearing work attire “Pepco”. The conversation lasted forever and every time we’d see each other he would always greet me with a “Hey, How ya doing today? The husband working overtime?” He loved talking with us about life in general and how much we should never take our family or marriage for granted. His favorite thing to say to us both was “Y’all are good people! I knew it from the moment I met you both!” We will miss seeing him around and chatting with him about life. Rest Easy Don!

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MARYLAND
    Reply
    Shannon Cordier
    22 Jun 2021
    5:53pm

    I’m so sad to hear of Dons passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. He’s quite possibly one of the nicest human beings I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Rest In Peace Don. You will be missed.

    Shannon Cordier

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Zane Oliver Rettstatt
    23 Jun 2021
    12:14pm

    So sorry to see you’re gone Don. I just chatted with you last week and you weren’t feeling well. We hope that you are now at peace and free of pain brother!

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Dara Allen
    23 Jun 2021
    3:33pm

    My husband, Fred, and I are so sorry to hear of your passing. We will miss our brief chats as you walked past our house, or the honk of your horn as you drove past. You always had a smile on your face and a kind word to share. May God provide peace to your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, you dear, sweet man.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Lisa Vidi Foster
    24 Jun 2021
    9:23pm

    I remember growing up in P.G. County, MD, all of our family lived close by ~ grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. It was great? Lots of family get togethers, Easter egg hunts with money in the plastic eggs, Christmas get togethers, weddings, graduations, lots of family love always nearby. Things have changed a lot. Families got smaller, my only son hardly knew any of his second cousins. Lots of family moved away. I’m sorry I couldn’t be in MD to give respect to Don and support to my cousins. Don left way too early, so young. My condolences to his children and sisters and brothers. I’ll always remember fun days at the Holtzclaw’s house, and Donnie ~ the oldest of our cousin clan, so very handsome, like his dad, and someone who loved Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks!! All good memories, and lots of childhood laughs. RIP Don, until we meet again. Love and Prayers.

    save
    City
    Ocean Isle Beach
    State
    NC
    Reply
    Laura Boone
    25 Jun 2021
    3:16pm

    Our prayers go out to Don’s family. We were so shocked to hear of his passing. My husband and I met Don at Giant and he was an awsome guy. Always a smile on his face and cheerful words of encouragement. He also worked with my son and always had a good word to say about him. He will truly be missed by many people. RIP Don. Fly high with the angels. Cliff and Laura Boone.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Libby Mills
    30 Jun 2021
    2:31pm

    My husband and I are so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We met him at Giant. He always had a kind word to say and we enjoyed speaking with him. He wanted to win that lottery one day and share it! He will be missed. I hope you are free of pain and flying high with the angels. Rest easy Don! Libby and Mike

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Vicki Abbott-Pruitt
    12 Jul 2021
    6:54pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss! My prayers go out to the family and May Donnie Rest In Peace!!

    save
    City
    Bryans Road
    State
    MD
    Reply
    George Graham
    15 Jul 2021
    8:43pm

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Don, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends. Don worked with me at Pepco for many years. Rest In Peace Don.

    save
    City
    Myrtle Beach
    State
    SC
    Reply

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