Not the first time; I dont' expect it to be the last.

At  least he didn't take someone with him who didn't want to go. Decent of him.

Hey Catpaw,

 This man was a preacher and a very well respected man in the Kern community. He was on his way to work, and died tragically. I really hope that none of your family dies tragically before Christmas. Rest in peace, I Love you Uncle Donny!

Donny worked for our department for a while.  He was a kind person and really cared about others.  My heart goes out to his family and friends.  I am so sorry for your loss!  I will keep you in my prayers. 

Donny Duvall was a wonderful man and a hard working Kern County employee that I had the good fortune to work with for many years.   He had a heart of gold and has left behind a loving wife and four children and an identical twin brother.  We will never forget you Donny.

The canyon is treacherous at best.  Too much speed makes it even more so.

My daughter lived in Wofford Heights for many years and she always said the locals knew the canyon so well they traveled it at a higher rate of speed.

I'm sorry for the loss of this man to his family and friends.  Any time is a sad time to lose a loved one but Christmas is especially bad.

Sending a prayer here for Gods comfort.

Sorry if my comment offended.

Reckless driving in the canyon, including excessive speed is reckless driving in the the canyon. The safety of others, such as passengers or on-coming cars are jepardized. No family should have the tragedy of a needless fatality. The needless death offends me. Were it one of my own involved in this accident, would I get an apology? 

To answer your question, of course you would receive my fullest apology and prayers for you and your family. All I was saying is my Uncle Donny was a very good man and I took the comment as very rude. I trust God that there is a reason for him going Home. I loved him dearly and he will be missed by many. I know not of what happened specifically, other than what is written above, so his allegedly speeding is just that, allegedly. I pretty sure that with normal conditions the posted speed limit through that part of Highway 178 is 55mph. I just drove the canyon last night and there was no unusual conditions. Maybe there was black ice or other factors not listed in the 3 sentence called a story above. I am not trying to make excuses, just morn for the loss of my Uncle. To my family: My prayers are with you, I love you all. I love you again Donny! Rest in peace with the Lord Jesus.

I'm sorry for your loss. Very tragic and at such a time when we are all supposed to be happy and basking in the love of family. I am just curious- I used to work with Heaven; was it her dad?

Again, sorry  for your loss. May God bless you during this time of grief, and through the holiday season.

kmadden, 

Yes, Donny is Heaven's dad.

Donny is dancing w/ the angels.. but I'm sure his family is devastated. We are praying for Beth and the rest of Donny's family and friends. 

May Jesus bring them comfort as only He can..

My dad Donald Eugene Duvall Sr. was an honest, loving, caring, and straight forward man. He loved first the Lord God Almighty and then His family. Nothing ever got in the way of family time and playing computer games until it was morning and sometimes even until he had to call in sick. I will always miss my dad and I will never forget the man he wanted me to be. And I just want to be at least half of the man he was. Everywhere he went people loved him and asked for his advice. A true heroe to many families.

His tragic death in the canyon was unexpected and the day before his vacation where he would have spent two weeks with his family at his favorite time of the year. All of the christmas presents under the tree will be that gifts he gave to his four children, Heaven Duvall Cox - 21, Donald Duvall JR (myself) - 20 (on December 23rd), Anna Duvall - 10 and Samuel Duvall - 7. Also, his Daughter in-law April M. Duvall (my wife) And Son in-law Michael Cox. And not to forget my loving Mother widowed at 40 Elizabeth Ann Duvall.

He has had his days of speeding but, more recently he had calmed down and just took it easy in his Grand Marquee that I was happely able to help him get. (I would do anything to help him pay another car payment) He was going to buy new tires for the rear-end on thursday at lunch time. I am sure that the tires had something to do with the wreck.

to all of the people that my dad helped and was able to sheare his love with:
I would like to thank you for allowing him to be the person he loved to be. Caring and helping you. If it was the Royal Rangers program of the feeding the homeless in the valley. Thank you.

God bless you Buba. I love you guys. My prayers are with all of you!

Donnie was a great friend of mine. My prayers go out to him and his family. I have known him for about 14 years and he was always a great guy.

I'm writing this hopping that someone from his family will see it. I don't have any contact information for his family.  I always called him on his cell or emailed him at work. neither contact is any good now. I don't know all his family however Donnie Jr., Doug and Beth will definetly know who I am. My email address is info@mathgv.com please send me a quick email if you see this post and we can exchange phone numbers, etc.

Sincerely, Greg Van Mullem

Brent and I were shocked and deeply saddended to hear of Donnie's death.  Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family at this time.  We had some great times together out at W.S.B.C.  Our hearts are just  broken for Beth and all of the kids. 

Sincerely, Brent and Kim Weese

Donnie was a great man and a very loving person to anyone he met . this accident was so unexpected and tragic  and it  was just that... an accident!  he loved the lord GOD with every fiber of his being  people may not have always agreed with his methods of preaching but his purpose  was to help others realize that walking with the Lord will give eternal salvation and he wanted EVERYONE to have just that. thank you Donnie for all that you gave to so many people...Beth and Doug will need every ones support at this time so they can have the strength to help the kids. and to all the other siblings who need support may GOD bless you and give you strength GOD bless everyone and remember everyday is precious!!!!

Just a quick update. I got the contact informationt that I was looking for in my previous comment. Thanks, Greg Van Mullem

Don Duvall was a wonderfully spiritual man, loving father and husband and a great friend.  I will miss him greatly.  I feel however like from now on we will have an Angel in the Canyon.  I believe he will always be near us and guiding us and protecting us as we drive through the canyon now.  I know I felt comfortably at peace heading down the canyon the other day.  I know Don will always be in our hearts and minds.

To Don's family, my sincerest condolences are with you all.  I love you all and dearly mourn your loss.

If you need anything, please call.  I may not able to be at the services Monday as my duties as soccer coach these days preoccupy most of my time.  I will do my best, but know that my heart will be with you in sorrow and love.

Kelly Lehman