Donald Rudolph Schofield

June 9, 2015

Donald Rudolph Schofield, of Pensacola, went to be with his Lord at the age of 67, on June 6, 2015, during a beautiful, peaceful Sunday sunrise. He led an extraordinarily productive life as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, corporate real estate professional, builder, entrepreneur and friend; and touched many lives with his generosity and humble spirit. He was born in Gaskin, FL to Ben and Annie Ruth Schofield and completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of West Florida in 1970. He was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He loved his work—spending 39 years with Gulf Power and building a local real estate business with his most beloved friend and confidante, Richard Ward. He brought great intelligence and humor to all that he did, and selflessly gave back all that he reaped to his family, church and community.

He leaves his loving wife of nearly 47 years, Joan; two admiring daughters, Sandra and Amanda and their husbands, Gordon and Alex; five adoring grandchildren, Zeke, Griffin, Fletcher, Lucy and Harvey; five wonderful brothers, Clifford, David, Richard, Daniel, and Fred; several nieces and nephews, and many dearly loved friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery; and three brothers, Horace, Willard, and Lester.

Don was a rock of virtue and a hardworking, loving force for good. He had a great life, and we will miss him more than words can say.

The funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Faith Chapel North with Pastors Jerald Manley and Jody Wolf officiating.

Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Gaskin Cemetery in Gaskin, FL.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Faith Chapel North.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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