Altavista…….Donald Harrill McIntyre, age 84 of Altavista, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his residence.

Born April 12, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, he was a son of the late Franklin Floyd McIntyre and Kathleen Harrill McIntyre.  He was predeceased by his wife, Dardinell "Nell" Kearney McIntyre; a son, Michael McIntyre; and a brother, Benjamin McIntyre.  Mr. McIntyre was a member of Lane Memorial United Methodist Church and was a retired industrial engineer with Burlington Industries. He was a former member of Campbell Lodge No. 316 AF & AM Masonic Lodge in Altavista and was a member of the Gem and Mineral Society of Roanoke and Lynchburg.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and photography.

He is survived by one son, Kenneth Wayne McIntyre of Altavista; two daughters, Phyllis M. Harris and husband, Glen of Hurt and Nancy M. Witt and husband, Tim of Evington; one brother, James F. McIntyre of Indiana; one sister, Rebecca Neill of North Carolina; a granddaughter, Jessica Hunter and husband, John of Concord; and two great-grandchildren, Mason Hunter and Blair Hunter.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Lane Memorial United Methodist Church by Rev. Ben Horrocks.  Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .