Don Campbell Pontius
May 30, 1945-May 11, 2020
Pontius, Don Campbell Age 74 of Midlothian, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 11, 2020. He was born on May 30, 1945 in Bethesda, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Kathryn Pontius; his twin brother John Pontius; and brother Bill Pontius. He is survived by his wife Linda of 50 years, and his children: Scott Campbell Pontius and wife Angella, Carrie Elizabeth Setina and husband, Sean, and Anne Kathryn Fierbaugh and husband, Cody. He always referred to his children Scott “the strength of his life”, Carrie “the love of his life” and Anne “the joy of his life”. His greatest joy in life was his three children and seven grandchildren: Ethan, Collin and Nora Pontius, Scarlet and Ellie Setina, and Holland and Cooper Fierbaugh. He is also survived by three brothers: Harry and wife Beverly of Burke, VA, Robert and wife Carol of Cincinnati, Ohio, Patrick and wife Lyn of Midlothian,Va and sisters-in-law Jane Pontius of Rockville, Md and Judy Pontius of Ijamsville, Md. as well as several nieces and nephews. Don graduated from Richmond Montgomery High School in Rockville, Md., received his undergraduate degree in Business from Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, WV. and MBA from West Virginia University. He worked for the IBM Corporation and later in life went into the Insurance Business. He is a member of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date due to the restrictions regarding the Corona virus. Interment will be private.
What a beautiful tribute. All my love to Aunt Lenny, Scott, Carrie, Anne, and their families. We love you all so very much. Wish we could be with you.
Love, Kelly, Judd, Ella, and Shane
We love you brother and uncle. Peace to you and your family.
Harry, Beverly, David and Elizabeth
We love you Uncle Don! Give big hugs to Uncle John, Grammy, Grandpa and Dad for all of us.
Love, Judy, Mark and Jeff Pontius
So much love for this guy!
Bob (nephew), Bethany and kids- Bobby, Mary, Grace, George and MIchael
Anne and Family- This is a lovely tribute, I am so sorry for your loss. It is easy to understand why he would refer to Anne as the “joy of his life”.
Sincerely,
Jenny Sorey (Anne’s Capital One family)
Anne did not your dad but after reading the above so wish that I had known him. In do know you and Cody and he along with Linda did good with love to their family. God bless all of you at this time. Norm and Shirley Herod
Anne and family, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Know he must have been wonderful, knowing how great Anne is. Sending prayers, love and hugs for all. Sandra Fox
I remember Don for his friendliness and eagerness to help. He was unlucky to depart in the middle of the pandemic but lucky to have the love and support of Linda, Pat, and Lin. RIP.
Just spotted a typo–Lyn, not Lin
Prayers for Linda and the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jeff and Brenda Moss
What a beautiful tribute. Much love and prayers to Linda, to Scott, and the rest of the family.
Don was a familiar face at St. Edwards church and Knights of Columbus Council #6546 activities such as our annual fish frys. I have fond memories of the commardarie we shared at our socials and serving meals. I visited Don during his stay at Laurels of Willow Creek, talking about the many activities at St. Edwards and he proudly talked about his family. Don is now at eternal peace with the Lord. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed. My sincere condolences to the family.
Loving, caring and a fun person to around, as John’s twin Don was always a special brother-in-law and uncle to us. His nephews, John Jr. and James fondly recall their conversations with Uncle Don on a variety of topics and life experiences.
Much love and sympathy to Linda, Scott, Carrie and Anne.
May he rest in peace.
I loved the stories Don would tell me when he would come to the office. His love of life and love for his family was evident. He will be missed. God bless the family.
We are very sorry to hear about Don’s passing. He was a character and made my dental office rowdy when he came in, but it was ok!!!
He was one of my first patients when I arrived in Midlothian.
I enjoyed going to lunch with him. I remember the day that Anne finally found out that her dad really was at lunch with a friend, and it was me. We usually went to Q and had very interesting chats.
He will be missed.
Dr. Dennis Zeidler and family.