Donald was born on November 3, 1944 to Elmo Sr. and Mary (née Emery) in Dyersburg Tennessee. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. He was a US Army Veteran who served our country in the 1960’s. He is survived by his children John, Jennifer, Rebecca (Rich) Zelaya, Mary Almanai, Traci Jett, Donnie, and Jamie (Mike Marro). Donald was a grandfather to 20 and a great grandfather to 15. He is also survived by his sister Anna (George) Frazer, and brothers Elmo Jr. and Phillip. He is preceded in death by his parents Elmo Sr. and Mary, his brothers Jerry and Tim, his sisters Beverly and Brenda, and his stepdaughter Carrie Yahr. Donald was loved by so many and will be missed by all who knew him.
A burial will take place at a later date.