Visitation: Friday, January 12, 2024
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
Service Time: 2:00 PM
Service Location: St. Mark AME Church
1968 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Donavon Anthony Lee Frater, Jr., 29, former resident of Orlando, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Donavon was born on August 14, 1994 to Gwendolyn Harris and Donavon D. Frater.
Donavon was educated in Orange County Public Schools, and graduated from Lake Brantley High School, class of 2012. While at Lake Brantley, he was a well rounded athlete and participated in both football and track. After graduation, he furthered his education at Bethune- Cookman University. In the Fall of 2015, he became a member of the Omicron Omicron “Mighty OO” Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He was the “Tre” of the line and he is known as “GQ 3”. While attending Bethune-Cookman, he ran track for the Wildcats and earned 3 MEAC Championships. Donavon graduated from BCU in 2017 with his B.S. Degree in Physical Education/Recreation and he earned his Master’s degree in Public Health, also from BCU in 2017
Donavon loved spending time with his family, fraternity brothers and friends. His smile and love for life will live on in the hearts of those who knew him best. He enjoyed playing golf and watching sports, especially football. His favorite teams were the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and the Miami Hurricanes. He was known for his kindness and his compassion for people. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Donavon is survived by his loving parents, Gwendolyn Harris and Donavon D. Frater; loving fiancée, Nyajock Pan; brothers, Darius Frater, Devin Frater; maternal grandfather, Tracy Harris, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Rosalyn and Ewan Walker; and a host of other relatives, fraternity brothers, and many friends.
The family will receive guests on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, 2:00 PM at St. Mark AME Church, 1968 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando with Pastor Willie C. Barnes, officiating. Interment: Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka.
4 Comments
Donovan was an incredible young man taken way too early. We are incredibly grateful to have known him and so proud of all of his accomplishments.
He will never ever be forgotten. Our love and prayers during this difficult time. Sheryl & Kerry
To have known him was most definitely a privilege. I’m grateful to have been his teammate. I had a chance to be around him and get to know the kind and outgoing person that he was and I’m forever grateful. My sincere condolences to my dear teammate Nyajock and to all of Donavon’s Loving family. My prayers are with you all.
I want to show some respect and express my condolences to the family of Donavon Frater Jr. I never met the man but if he’s anything similar to his farther, he was one of the hugest Miami Dolphins fans ever.
From what I’ve read about him, he was an incredible human being and will be an incredible angel for those who need him.
All prayers going to the family, friends and those he has touched during his life.
RIP King
Gwen, I am so sorry about your loss. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
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