Donald Keith "Donny" Catoe

Donald “Donny” Keith Catoe passed away peacefully at home on August 15th, 2026; leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter and memories. Born in Camden South Carolina March 18th, 1956, he was the son of Shelvie Howell Faile and the late Billy Joe Catoe. Donny graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1975 and worked for General Tire (Continental Tire) for 30 years from which he retired.

Donny was a talented athlete and humbly held two high school football records for over 30 years. He carried the love of the game throughout his life and later enjoyed coaching his sons and their friends in all recreation sports for Kershaw each year. He made a lasting impact on the young athletes he coached. He loved watching all sports, especially his Clemson Tigers and NASCAR. He made sure to take his sons to Darlington yearly with his father to watch the time trials. His greatest joy and blessing were his kids and grandkids.

He leaves behind his mother’s Shelvie Faile (Kershaw) and Judy Catoe (Lancaster) and his former wife and mother of his children, Cathy Helms Catoe with whom he shared a lasting friendship. He is also survived by his daughter Jodie Cunningham (Kershaw); Alan Catoe (Heath Springs) and Andy Catoe (Tiarra) Kershaw. His brother Mike Steele of Clover; sisters Chrys Steele of Lancaster and Layne McCrostie (Dave) Denver NC; and his sister-in-law Nancy Catoe of Kershaw. His grandchildren. Charley Lezah Catoe, Kennedie Harper Cunningham, Asher Brendan Catoe, Mason Michael Catoe, Billie-Jo Lynn Catoe, Natalie Deese and Taja Cunningham.

He was preceded in death by his father Billy Joe Catoe and Hazel Faile Sr. and brother Bobby Catoe. All these men played a cherished and meaningful role in his life.

A memorial service will be held at Baker Funeral Home Thursday August 20th at 2pm with a visitation immediately following with Floyd Helms officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions may be made in his honor to, Andrew Jackson Recreation Department /Lancaster County Parks and Recreation ,1228 Colonial Commons Court, Suite 204, Lancaster, SC 29720.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.