Mr. William Donald Hluchyj, US Navy (retired), age 94, of Douglasville, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born in Buffalo, New York on January 10, 1922, the son of the late Stephan and Alexandra (Monczak) Hluchyj. He was a retired Chief Aviation Ordnanceman in the United States Navy having served for 20 years including the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign during World War II. In his civilian life he was in management at McDonald Products/Insilco and retired from General Motors. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son: Thomas Patrick Hluchyj; brothers: John Hluchyj, Andrew Hluchyj, and Michael Hluchyj. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Alexandra and John Lovejoy of Grantham, New Hampshire, and Mary and Robert DeGroff of Douglasville, Georgia; his grandchildren: Brandon DeGroff, Andrea DeGroff and Christopher Lovejoy; sister: Anna Holowaty of Buffalo, New York; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with Reverend Fr. Mark Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Georgia National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com .  Hightower's Memorial Chapel, Douglasville, has charge of the arrangements.  770-489-2818