Donald Lee Mapes MD, Retired USAF Colonel, age 82 of New Market, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a devoted husband to his wife Laurel for over 61 years and loving father of 5 children. Graduated from Loma Linda University Medical School in 1961, was in private practice, family medicine in Mt Pleasant, SC for 13 years followed by a career as a Flight Surgeon in the Air Force until retirement. He received numerous Meritorious Service Medals during his military career. He continued working as a Physician in East Tennessee until 2003. Preceded in death by daughter Deborah Ann Mapes in March of 2015. Survivors include wife Laurel, children Laurel Osborn and husband John, Julie Cook, Gary Mapes and wife Jo, and Brian Mapes, 8 grandchildren and 1great grandchild. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-6pm at Berry HIGHLAND MEMORIAL with a Memorial Service to Follow at 6pm. Pastor Don Pate officiating.
