Donald Wayne Morehead was born on February 12, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee to Everett and Margie Helen Morehead. Donald passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 7, 2021. He grew up in East Nashville and graduated from East High School and was his graduating class president. Donald went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Bible Studies from David Lipscomb University. Throughout his life, he was involved with youth, family ministries, and many social and community groups. He was also a past governor in Civitan.
Donald moved to Farmington, New Mexico to work as a youth minister. This is where he met and married his wife of 30 years, FeLisa Marie Strayhand Morehead. They did not have any children, but through their work together as youth ministers, house parents, and chaplin, they helped to raise many children over the years, and they are all very special to them.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents Everett and Margie Helen Morehead and father-in-law, Marshall Strayhand and he is survived by his wife, FeLisa Morehead; one sister, Bonita Blair of Nashville, TN; one brother, Ricky Morehead (Patricia) of Nashville, TN; mother-in-law, Betty Strayhand of Farmington, NM; brothers-in-law, Michael Strayhand (Gale) of Farmington, NM and Ronald Strayhand of Indianapolis, IN; and sister-in-law, Charlette Strayhand Carrasco of Albuquerque, NM. Many nieces: Tiffany (Antonio), Shada, Lakia, Lexus, Isabella, Katherine, Olyvia, Abigail, Elizabeth, Victoria, Safiya, and one nephew; Josiah. Also, two great-nieces, Kelsey and Serenity, and one great-nephew, Anthony, and many church family members and friends who loved him.
Donald had an amazing sense of humor and would light up a room whenever he was present. His warm smile, laughter, and wonderful singing voice will be missed. Donald’s zest for life will always be a cherished memory in our hearts forever.
Visitation: Saturday, April 17, 2021, 9AM – 1PM
Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, April 17, 2021, 1PM – 2PM Pacific Time (Live Streaming) https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyMurphyFH/live/
Please wear face masks to the services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home
4800 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
FeLisa Morehead
PO Box 73363
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Basil P. Smotherman
Rest in peace Donnie. And FeLisa you have my sincere condolences.
Sincerely, Your cousin Pat Smotherman in Nashville, Tennessee.
George & Pamela Pendergrass
Donald our brother with an infectious spirit. You made us all so happy, especially over food and fellowship. You and Felisa are some of our most loyal friends. We always knew you would be there if we needed you.
Donald our dear and jolly friend, you will truly be missed!
ALAN TAYLOR
FeLisa, I am so sorry for your loss of Donald. His big smile and booming laugh always bring a smile to my face when I think of him. May God bless you in the days ahead.
Donna Smotherman Hall- Jones
Felisa, I am so sorry for your loss of Donnie. You are in our prayers for comfort.
Your Cousin
Sharon Y. Gaddes
REST IN PEACE COUSIN DONNIE.
SHARON (TALLEY) GADDES IN SMYRNA , TENN
Matthew Kennedy
I only have amazing memories with uncle Donald!!! From the early memories I have of him, to our family vacations he was always a light!! I will miss him and our Facebook chats. Though he wasn’t my blood uncle he will forever be uncle Donald! The Kennedy family loves and will miss you dearly.
Prentiss and Amy Barksdale
My Heart is sad without Donald in this World Bless it be those who die in the Lord so sorry for your losd
Sinoma Nunez
FeLisa, so sorry for your loss; sending my sympathy and heartfelt condolences your way. Bro. Morehead will be greatly missed by his Tonto family, may he now rest peacefully. I will always remember his zestful spirit & his love for the Lord and the youth. May God comfort, strengthen & guide you during this most difficult time & the days after. God Bless you & the family.
Sinoma Nunez & family
Treva Brady
Dear FeLisa & family,
My deepest & most loving sympathy in Donald’s passing. My heart aches for those of you left behind, yet rejoices & celebrates in Donald being well & whole once again.
How thankful I am for the “chance” opportunity to have crossed paths w/Donald, in this life. I count that as a tremendous blessing in my life. I’ll never forget his singing on of my favorite hymns, “Amazing Grace.”. What a gift to my soul.
May our loving Heavenly Father grant each of you extra portions of peace, comfort, and joy in your memories of time spent in his company.
God bless you!
My love,
Treva Brady
Linda Roland
Dear Family of Donald Morehead,
We are very saddened to hear about the passing of Donald. When he was a young fellow living in Nashville, TN, he visited our home often with my sister, Sheila. He was always cheerful, thoughtful and courteous. We have missed him since he has become an adult. Now we will miss him forever more.
May God bless and keep FeLisa and the rest of Donald’s family always.
The Roland Family (Linda, Lisa, and AM)