Donald "Donnie" W. Wellman

Donald “Donnie” Wayne Wellman, a native of Leander, LA and resident of Gonzales, LA died January 13, 2024 at the age of 72. Donnie was retired from Turner Industries after 42 years of service. He was an avid hunter and a member of Uncle Tom’s Cabin for 41 years. His main hobby was tending to his cows and farm in LaCamp, LA. He never met a stranger. He was very thoughtful, honest, kind, and always willing to help anyone. “To make a long story short,” he was a family man who cherished his wife, children, and grandchildren above all. He will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Deborah “Debbie” Armand Wellman; daughter, Crystal Landry and spouse, James; son, Bryan “Bubba” Leggett and spouse, Danielle; and son, Shane Wellman and spouse, Kaylyn; and brothers, Danny Wellman and spouse, Debbie and Larry Wellman and spouse, Nita. 11 grandchildren; Blaise Hebert (Lori), Cade Roddy (Brittany), Trenton Leggett, Addison Leggett, Nicole Guerin, Christopher “Devin” Guerin, Charlie Lato, Kynsley Wellman, Slayde Wellman, Sawyer Burgess, and Korbin Burgess. 4 great grandchildren; Haiden Hebert, Lucah Roddy, Cullen Roddy, and Hudson Roddy. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father; LaVerne and Martin Jr. Wellman. A visitation for Donnie will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. A graveside service will occur Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Laurel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 1796 Laurel Hill Rd, Leesville, LA 71446. Pallbearers: James Landry, Blaise Hebert, Cade Roddy, Frankie McCauley, Mike Cheney, Jeffery Wellman, and Trenton Leggett. Honorary Pallbearer, Brian Herrington.