Donald L. Bova

Donald Louis Bova, 88, beloved husband, father, Popa, and friend went to be with the Lord at his home on Monday, August 27, 2018. Mr. Bova was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Nicholas and Agnes (Posella) Bova. He was preceded in death by his first wife Eileen and son Mark Nicholas Bova.

Mr. Bova was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict after which he began his career as an Industrial Engineer for Master Electrical (Reliance Electric) in Dayton. He relocated to Madison, Indiana, and later to Athens, Georgia where he settled and worked at Reliance Electric until his retirement. In his career he traveled to England, Germany, France, and Italy.

In 2001 Mr. Bova remarried and is survived by his devoted wife Warnell S. Bova. They have cherished each other for 17 years and enjoyed traveling, volunteering, and serving the Lord. Mr. Bova is also survived by his daughter, Leslie (Chip) Konrad of Cary, North Carolina, stepchildren: Harry (Sherry) Hall of Santa Monica, California, Pam (Mitchell) Weaver of Danielsville, and Chris (Gloria)Hall of Athens, three grandchildren: Katie, Zachary, and Carey Konrad, six step grandchildren: Michael (Angie) Hall, Gloria Camou, Stephanie Hall, Brandon (Lori) Weaver, Kinsi (Nicholas) Dudley, Lindsay (Casey) Cooper, and ten step great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Phyllis Shoup, of Mesa, Arizona and nephews Lyn Shoup, Lonnie Shoup, and a niece Diane Crum.

We miss him already— his wit and humor, fun stories of childhood and travels, engineering hacks to fix everything, and loving-kindness shown to all who knew him.

Visitation for Mr. Bova will be Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 6:00-8:00, at Lord and Stephens East. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 Thursday at Oconee Street UMC with Reverend Joe Gunby and Reverend Dennis Duck officiating; interment to follow in Athens Memory Garden. Pallbearers: Zachary Konrad, Mitchell Weaver, Brandon Weaver, Michael Hall, Nicholas Dudley, and Casey Cooper. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Daily Bread, PO Box 6707, Athens, GA 30604. The family is at the home.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com