Baumgardner, Donald Lee “Donnie”, 45, passed away in the early hours of August 17, 2009 after a long illness.
He was a man filled with strength, courage, faith, and a love that will live on in the hearts of those he left behind and was a long time member of AA.
He is survived by his loving wife Cindy Ellis Baumgardner ; children, Tabatha Corbitt, Jonathan Roberts (Amber), Lyndsey Roberts (Daniel), Jenna Roberts Ashby (Justin), and Joshua Roberts; grandchildren, Alyzay Corbitt, Nicholas Roberts, and Skyler Logan; mother, Beverly Owens; father and stepmother, William Baumgardner, Sr. and Trena Baumgardner; grandparents, Catherine Smith (Jack) and Loraine Baumgardner; brothers, William Baumgardner, Jr. and Steve Baumgardner; sister, Judy Glisson; and many loving nieces and nephews as well as family and friends.
Funeral service will be 12pm Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial to follow in Bethany Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday and Thursday 10am-9pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation.