Donald Gene Fry, 77, of Pataskala, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Centerburg Pointe. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Rodney, OH, a son to the late Henry and Deborah (Hoctor) Fry. Donald is survived by his loving children, Cindy (Joe) Cheeseman and Donnie (Tina) Fry; grandchildren, Jerrad (Mindy) Carr, Nick (Julia) Carr, Toni (Dustin) Ford and Taylor (Alex) Barbee; great-grandchildren, Riverlynn Carr and Ryder Williams; siblings, Howard (Ruth) Fry, James (Judy) Fry and Margaret Hardy; brother-in-law, Harry Green and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Green. Honoring the family’s wishes, cremation will take place. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Jersey Cemetery.