Donovan Earl Black
June 13, 1990 ~ April 12, 2009
June 13, 1990 - April 12, 2009 Donovan Earl Black, 18, Mooresville, died April 12, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. Donovan was born June 13, 1990, in Indianapolis, the son of Doug and Marianne (Stich) Black. To continue reading Donovan’s Life Story, share a favorite memory, or sign the online guest registry, please visit http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/47137/.
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Our hearts are so sad for all of you. No one knows how deep the sorrow is & the pain you are feeling now. We lost our 19 year old son, Bruce. We love you and your family.
I was not fortunate enough to have Donovan in class, but I did see him and remember him with a smile all the time. Furthermore and most importantly, he was loved by many. I have been saddened by many students crying on my shoulder for the loss of their
Donovan always knew how to make someone laugh & smile even when they was in a bad mood. Donovan was just a crazy boy in junior high & loved everyone. I remember in junior high we use to always wait for him too come down by the sugar shack because he could
Donovan was in my Earth/Space Science class last year…and ate many lunches in my classroom with his girl-friends. He was a dynamic, fiery personality and extremely smart. His talents will be missed and his love for life gone too soon. You are in our pr
With Deepest Sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We were so sorry to hear about the loss oe Donovan. We will always remember his smile. He was also such a happy boy. He will be missed…
Dear Marrianne & Doug, We are so sadden by the lose of your sweet beautiful son. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dear Marrianne & Doug, We are so sadden by the loss of your sweet beautiful son. We will keep you in our prayers.
I am so sorry for the loss of Donovan. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Donovan was so full of life, fun, and love. He never seemed to have an enemy. Having Donovan in my 6th grade class at Waverly was one that none of us will ever forget. We we
Marianne and famiy- I was so sad to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and may God help you to get through this rough time. God Bless all of you
we are praying for your family
You’re in my thoughts and prays.
Doug and Marianne-I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you. Tina
We are saddened by your loss. Please know that you and all of your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I only new him for a short time but he always brought joy to me and all of our friends. He always made us laugh. we miss you already. Your in my prayers.
Doug, Marianne, Damien and Devon, I cannot express my sorrow for you all in such a horrific tragedy. A loss that only you can feel at this time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and wrap his arms around you and give you peace…R
I just wanted to say that we all loved Donovan so much, and that he was always such a great person. He always knew how to bring a smile to everyone’s face. I feel everyone is at such a loss to not have Donovan in their lives anymore. You are loved and mis
Donovan you will be missed. My heart goes out to the family and friends.
May you find comfort in God during this time.
We are so sorry about Donovan and our heart aches for Donovan’s parents and siblings. We have never meant but I saw your son in the newspaper and wanted to share your grief. Our beautiful daughter, Megan, died 16 months ago as a passenger in a car wreck a
I didnt get to have the relationship that I wanted with Donovan. I loved Donovan Damien and Devin like they was my brothers and sisters. When I found out that it was him my heart had a peace out of it. There will be nothing that will ever replace it eit
donovan was the best little brother a sister could ask for he will be missed every day hour and minute of the rest of my life i dont know if you guys realize how much all of this is helping us smile and the support from all his friends you guys are wonder
Donovan truely had the biggest heart out of anyone that I have ever met. I feel blessed to have gotton to spend the time with him that i have. I’m certain not a day will go by that I don’t think of him. As was shown to everyone and is still being shown, m
I remember the first day I saw him he had a big smile on his face. He was always smiling & never seemed upset. It’s really hard to let him go. He will be greatly missed by everyone. I am very sorry to the Black family!!! Try to stay strong & remember he i
Doug & Marianne, WOW! Our hearts feel your loss. We seriously pray that God will fill the loss of your precious Donovan. He seemed to be an ANGEL GOD needed. Please know we love you all and are very saddened. Just remember ‘The things we love and hold dea
Doug and Annie, Your family has been so important in my life and I have many cherished memories. I wish that you can hold onto the Lord and let HIM ease the pain. Donovan is a special angel and is looking down on you and will stay in your heart. I can not
Devin When I heard the news about your precious little brother it hit me like a rock. My children and I have been praying for your family every night. In just knowing you I felt like I knew your whole family because of the tremendous family bond I know
You’ve lost a loved one that can never be replaced, just always remember there in a better place. Only time will add to the pain, but you must be strong cause one day you will again see there smiling face. Over the mouintain we’ll all go some day, the p
THE BROKEN CHAIN We little knew that morning That God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home
I had the pleasure of having Devin and Damien work for me both for four years each. In that time, I can truly say that I have never had a pair of siblings who were so close, and yes, it carried over to Donovan,Marianne and Doug. If it was as simple as jus
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Marianne and Doug – I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing I can say can ease your pain, but I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. I always admired your relations as husband and wife, as well as the relationship you held with your childre
Doug, Marianne,Damien & Devin….Our hearts ache for you and the tremendous loss you have suffered. I don’t know the words to say to you. Just know you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. It has been a while, but I will always reme
Our hearts and prayers goes out to you and your family in the loss of your son.
donovan u will always be in our heart we mess u very much keep a watch out for all of us we mess u!!! RIP donovan black
Doug and Marianne, I knew you both in high school many years ago and just heard about your loss. I pray that you find comfort in memories of your son and that God will be with you during the difficult days ahead.
Marianne and family — I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Please accept my heartful sympathies and those of my mom, Iva Jean and my brother, Mark Templeton. We are old, old friends from Cottage Avenue in Indianapolis. You are in my thoughts an
I don’t know if you guys still read this site or not, but I haven’t forgot you. I keep getting reminded of Donovan and how huge a loss we all have taken, but especially his family. Doug, Marianne, Damion, and Devin just let us know if you need anything. D
May you rest in peace Donovan.
Still thankig about donni and family hang in there guys rip donni
Donnie RIP
still miss u donnie. to this day when were all hangin out i still think man i wish donnie were here he wld love this. douring our new adventures in columbus and I.U i wish u cld b there to enjoy this things with us. but i remember that ur with us in spiri
I had the great chance of having donovan as a good friend and grew up through high school with him he was like a brother to me and all of donovans close friends i am deeply sorry for everything that has happened. My thoughts and prayers are with the entir
donovan u were one of the best friends anyone could have. i was blessed to even know him and dont kno who could take such a wonderful guy. my heart goes out to damien and parents all family and friends. we will all work thru this tough time as a whole. wi
Donovan was a great friend and we are missing him.We are so sorry for your loss Black family .You guys will be in our prayers. love codee and kirsten.
Doug, Marianne and family~ We were so sad to hear of your tragedy with ‘little’ Donovan. We remember him fondly when we babysat for him at age 2 or 3. I’ll always remember his smiling face and funny remarks as a small child. No words can express your grie
He was a great kid. I remember our juinor year. there was this sub who would never smile. Everyone always tryed to make her smile, but no one could, but donovan was bound and determainded that he was going to make her smile. He said to her are’nt you t
While you have experienced a horrible loss, please take time to thank God for the time you had together. He has blessed you with a wonderful young man whose memories you will always cherish. He is with you. Jackie
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. You know we will be there for you if you need us for anything. Love, Mike and Carla
Doug and Marianne I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.New Comment
we very sorry about ur loss black family…he was a great friend and was so funny!!! we had some fun times in English class and we will not forget you!!! our greatest sympathies are with the family WE WILL MISS U…. -Ashley & Amber-
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and if you need anything please let me know.
Doug and Marianne–I was so sorry and saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Donovan. My family and I have such fond memories of Donovan when he was a baby and a sweet little boy. Mom and I remarked the other day that we remembered taking care
Just wanted to let the family know that I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this extremely tough time. God Bless.
First, let me say how very sorry I am that you have suffered this tragedy in your lives. I cannot possibly comprehend what you are feeling and experiencing, you are suffering a grief I cannot imagine, and for that, I am so truly sorry. ( One More Day )
Sitting here thinking about all of the great times we shared together brings nothing but tears. In junior high you were one of my best friends. i love and miss you so much. i wish i would’ve seen your bright smile one last time. you’re always in my heart
we are very SORRY black family i will pray for you my prays are with you all. love ya’ll
We are all heartbroken and in shock over your loss. Take care of each other…one day at a time. You are a very special family!
Listening to lil wayne on the way to pam’s for breakfast, watching you dance and sing the whole way there, with some of our best friends. Our hearts go out to Doug, Marianne, damion, and devon, and all of our friends. your a great friend donnie and we’ll
While I’ve shared my sympathies with Damien, I wanted the entire Black family to know how sorry I am to hear about your incredible loss. I have always adored your entire family, and my thoughts & prayers are certainly with you at this time. Love You
My Prayers are with you Doug and Mary Anne right along with your whole family. My heart goes out to you and the family. I may not be with you in person, but my thoughts and prayers are with you always. Your Loving Cousin, Princess
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER PERSON LIKE DONOVAN HE WAS A BLAST TO BE AROUND AND NO MATTER HOW BAD MY DAY WAS DONOVAN COULD ALWAYS MAKE ME SMILE, I WAS IN COOKING CLASS WITH HIM AND EVERY FRIDAY WHEN WE COOKED IT MADE HIM SO HAPPY. I MEMBER WE MADE THE BES
he was a great kid. he will be missed dearly by many. i remember when him and doug came to my house about 4 years ago to plow our driveway when we had about a foot of snow. when they were finished donovan took me for a ride on the quad around my backyard.
Doug, Marianne,Damien, Devin My heart truly goes out to you with the absence of (Your Precious Donovan)it seems nothing can comfort us until we picture Donovan SAFE in the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Celebration in Heaven right
Dear Black family, you don’t know me but my daughter Elizabeth (Liz) was one of Donovan’s friends. I remember when the kids didn’t drive and I seemed to be one of the many ‘taxi’s’ for the kids. Donovan always loved being around everyone and always want
Doug and Marianne, I know there are no words that will ease the pain. I love you and I have you and your family in my heart. Just know that there are 3 angels who just left us, your son Donovan, my two sisters,and Doug your cousins, Leslie who past 3/17
I am so sorry or your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Were do i start Donavan was an amazing guy and freind. I thankfully got to grow up with him from junior high and on and still will with him above us. i have been through and done tons of outragous things together. he was a true freind and blast to be arou
I WANTED TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM . WE LOVED DONAVAN VERY MUCH. HE HAD SUCH A CONTAGIOUS SMILE.GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Black Family, I know we havent talked as offten as we use to but I still care the world for all of you guys. We I heard about Donovan my heart dropped. I am here for all of you. Anything you need I will be here for anything. Love you all and my prayers a
TO the entire Black family. All of you have meant so much to me and my family for years. You can tell that by Kyle’s message to you on this page from college. We are deeply saddened by this loss. If you need ANYTHING – we will be there for you no matter
My family was so saddened to hear of your loss. We are lovingly lifting you in prayer and believing that the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds.
He could make anyone laugh or smile on the worst days. Donovan was an amazing friend and one of God’s blessings to many people. My sympathy. We love and miss you Donovan
Marianne – I’m not sure if you remember me or not. I used to work with you at Little House. I remember having Donovan, Damien and Devin in my classes. I was so sad to see this in the paper. I am so sorry for your loss, I can’t begin to imagine what you
Our love and prayers are with you. Sending you our deepest sympathy.
I love you all. You are a second to family to me. Thank you Damien for letting me meet your wonderful family.
My heart goes out to the black family. I will never forget the everlasting memory of the first time I met Donovan. Devin and I were laying out and out comes Donovan from inside full of energy and happyness, wanting in on our gossip. He was so funny and a
I am saddened for your loss. May God Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was never that close to Donovan but had the pleasure of hanging out with him very recently….from what i can tell he was a very loving person. He gave me advice that usually takes a lifetime of mistakes to figure out and for that i am eternally gratefu
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. ~John Taylor
Doug & Maryanne we are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss! I feel very grateful to have spent his last day with him and his friends! He was so happy and just enjoying the day with family and friends! And he kept expressing his gratitude about his new job and kept thanking me over an
Doug and Marianne, We can’t imagine the pain and sorrow you are all feeling.Damien and Devin you should always cherish in your hearts how much you loved your brother and how much he loved you both.Doug and Marianne I have never known a family with so
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you & your family on the loss of Donovan.
I am so sorry i can’t be back in Indiana. Words cannot express how sadden we are for you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Tommy Smith Jr.
CommentNew Dear Mariann: So Sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to loss a parent but a child is the worst. May God’s love help you and your family. Mary Jane Cheesman Hilton Head, SC
He was so good at everything he did. I swear that he could make friends with anyone, he gave everyone a chance. I will never forget all the great memories we shared, because he made the fun, always. I will never forget him, my first crush. My family loves
Kasey just called me with the news. I am so sorry for your loss. Hope to be at the visitation on Wed. Love you all… Jan
My family is so saddened by the loss of such a loved young man…we love you all. You are in our thoughts always….
I was also so impressed by the love all the Black children expressed to each other. Damien, you showed such love pride in Donovan and he was blessed to have you in his life. My prayers are with you all.
We’re gonna miss you baby.
My heart and prayers go out to the entire Black family on the loss of Donovan. My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Damien, I love ya’ Stay strong! Amy
There are no words to describe the loss of such a wonderful young man. My heart goes out to the family. May the Creator wrap you in his loving arms and keep you close to him during this most trying time. With my sincere sympathy…Noadiah
It is very hard for Doug and I to wrap our minds around your tragedy. We want you to know how deeply we feel for you and your family -with love always.
Just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious Donovan. May God’s abounding love and grace fill your hearts and bring you peace. With our deepest sympathy and love, Scott and Anita and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. All the family is in our prayers. Love, Sandy an Eric Owens
We were shocked to hear of your loss. We are thinking of your family in this terrible time.
I still think of Donovan anytime I see a Delorean DC-12, that was the first car we walked up to at Suds in Greenwood at a car show.