Donald “Donnie” Lynn Holsinger, 71, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born on May 1, 1953, in Harrisonburg, VA, and was a son of the late Junior and Betty Funkhouser Holsinger. His mother was a nursing graduate from RMH and served as a pediatric nurse to doctors Powell, McDonald and Comer. His father was a milkman for Shenandoah’s Pride in Mt. Crawford.

Donnie graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1971 and from Madison College in 1975. He was part of the last class known as Madison College. Over his lifetime, he had numerous jobs. He mowed lawns to pay for his first mower and in his younger working years, he was also a painter and pumped gas. He worked for Warners Market, which was Harrisonburg’s first convenience store, Safeway Grocery, Virginia Poultry Federation and Virginia Tax. Donnie was also a lifetime member of Hose Company No. 4 serving for 51 years.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Reedy Holsinger. He is also survived by one daughter, Angelique Holsinger; one granddaughter Kimmie Kubin and husband, Nicholas; granddog, Maddie Lynn.

A brief memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Hose Company No. 4, with Pastor Leroy Hulvey officiating. Following the service, light refreshments will be served.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hose Company No. 4, 2654 Port Republic Road, Rockingham, VA 22801.