Donald E. Arbogast, 56


Donald “Bimbo” Eugene Arbogast, 56, of Harrisonburg, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Donald was born in Durbin, W.Va., on March 31, 1953, and was the son of the late Harvey and Vivian Grace "Peggy" (Simmons) Arbogast.

Donald is survived by four sisters, Ruth Shifflett of Bridgewater, Jeanette Hartsook of Staunton, Peggy Dunlap of Harrisonburg, Vickie Lockhart of Wisconsin; three brothers, Kenny Arbogast of Inwood, W.Va., David Arbogast of Harrisonburg, Gerald Arbogast of Natural Bridge. He is also survived by his caregivers, Stanley and Jennifer Bennett of Elkton; 21 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Arbogast.

A funeral service will be conducted at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Bridgewater, at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, with the Rev. Steve Proctor officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Bridgewater.

Family request donations to Johnson Funeral Service to assist with the funeral expenses, P.O. Box 41, Bridgewater, VA 22812.

The online guest book may be signed for the family at www.johnsonfs.com.