Donald E. Iams, Jr.

Donald Earl Iams, Jr., 83, of Washington, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in his home. He was born July 8, 1933, in Washington, a son of the late Donald E. Iams, Sr., and Myrl Hillberry Iams. A graduate of Washington High School, Mr. Iams served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Charles H. Roan, a Gearing-class destroyer.  After four years of service, he was honorably discharged on May 21, 1956, with a rank of Boilerman, third class. Mr. Iams worked as a machine operator at Precision Marshall Steel from 1964 until 1992. A handyman who could do anything, he was an avid hunter and a big Pittsburgh sports fan, especially of the Steelers. He was a member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 and L.O.O.M. 22. On August 24, 1957, he married Mary Lang, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Donald E. (Kandis) Iams, III of Canonsburg and James W. (Amy) Day of Lone Pine; a daughter, Darlene Day of Fruitland Park, Florida; two sisters, Myrldean Jusko of Washington and Carol (Mark) Dunn of Canonsburg; seven grandchildren, Amber Iams, Donald E. Iams IV, Eric (Lindsey) Day, Jayme Day, Deyka Loughrey, Danielle (Brian) Paulen and Jessica Day; five great-grandchildren; and special neighbors, Bill and Maryann Friend. Deceased are two sisters, Juanita Nesbit and Dora Molinaro. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 20th, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Schott officiating.  Entombment will follow in Washington Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.