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Published: 2012-06-11 21:07:00
Updated: 2012-06-11 23:09:40

Posted: June 11, 2012

Harnett County firefighter dies after fire

Donnie Suggs
Donnie Suggs
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Lillington, N.C. — A Harnett County firefighter died Monday after responding to a fire, authorities said.

Donald "Donnie" Suggs, 55, was assistant chief of the Summerville Fire Department in Lillington. He had been with the department for more than a decade.

He collapsed at home shortly after the fire, authorities said. It wasn't clear whether the fire played a role in Suggs' death.

A visitation is planned for Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at O'Quinn Peebles Funeral Home in Lillington. A funeral is set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Lillington Baptist Church. Burial will follow at West View Memorial Gardens.

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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My condolences to the family, friends and the community.
charmcclainlovesdogs2
June 12, 2012 2:56 p.m.
I met Mr. Suggs during my time in lillington dealing with employee benefits. He was a nice guy and a pleasure to talk with. He will be missed.
terdaname
June 12, 2012 1:45 p.m.
God bless the family!
writetanisha
June 12, 2012 1:37 p.m.
Prayers for his family and fellow firefighters, they are a close bunch
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June 12, 2012 12:51 p.m.
It was my honor to serve in the Air Force Reserves with MSgt Donnie Suggs for over four years. He was forthright, honest and dedicated to the mission. I always felt he gave 100% at all times and I trusted him and depended on him as much as anyone in the unit. I am deeply saddened by his loss but it is no suprise that it was in the line of duty while he was helping others.

Lt Col Pat Riley
priley2
June 12, 2012 12:38 p.m.
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