Donald E. Ganaway, 77, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He graduated from Central High School in 1961 and served in the United State Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at B.F. Goodrich for 45 years before retiring in 2009. He was member of Local 715 where he served in various positions. He was a long time member at Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, where he served in a number of different capacities. He was well known as a drummer for a number of local bands including Tyrone and the Upsetters, The Soul Cousins, and Fudge Ripple. Surviving family include his wife of 48 years, Julianne; children, Rick (Lisa) Ganaway and Marcie (Gary) Ford; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth and Tara Ganaway; sister-in-laws, Maelean Williams and Connie Ganaway, sister-in-law, Louisa (David Brennan) Porter, Uncle and Aunt, Leroy and Betty Williams and much loved nieces, nephews, cousins and Godchildren. He was preceded in passing by his parents, John and Sylvia Ganaway; son, Donald E. Ganaway, Jr.; brothers, John Ganaway and Warner Williams; and sisters, Sharon Allen and Annamae Nickens and sister-in-law, Kathleen Green. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church, 2313 South Hanna St., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
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