Donnie Earl Christley, 76, of West Columbia, S.C., beloved husband of Fay Williams Christley, passed away July 27.

Born in Franklin Township, Butler County, he was the son of the late Earl and Ida Christley.

He was a member of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church and was an employee with Wachovia Bank for 34 years as a data processor.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Fay Williams Christley of West Columbia, are a daughter, Karen Christley Bonner (Danny) of Atlanta Ga.; sons, Stephen Lee Christley (Karen) of Wilmington, N.C., and Christopher Chad Christley (Julie) of West Columbia, S.C.; a daughter-in-law, Terri Christley; nine grandchildren, Amy, Alex, Stephen, Nikki, Dylan, Eric, Connor, Wyatt and Daniel; a sister, Judy Stevenson (George); and brothers, Ralph Christley, Gary Christley (Sandy), Robert Christley (Carol) and Jon Christley.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy; and two sons, Randy Christley and Donnie Christley Jr.

<B>CHRISTLEY</B> — Funeral services for Donnie Earl Christley, who died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, were July 30 at Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church with the Rev. Harry Collins III officiating. Burial was at Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church Campground.Memorials may be made to Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church, 823 Jackson Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.