Donald R Choate age 77, passed away July 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Ben & Vetrice Choate. Survived by brother, Bennie Mac (Norma) Choate; sister, Dr. Bettye ( Dr. Graham) Kash; nieces, Monica (Jeff) Summers, Lisa Talley, , Heather (Mike) Batchelor, Holly (Aaron) Schauer, Danette Hartsock; nephew, Ken (Ginger) Hartsock; great nieces and nephews, Brett Batchelor, Blake Batchelor, Henry Summers, Katie (Josh) Mckenzie, Matthew Schauer, David Schauer, Ethan Talley, Taygen Hartsock, Meryt Hartsock and a host of friends.
Don graduated from Greenbrier High School. He was Mr. Belmont 1962 while attending Belmont University. Then went on to receive his masters from Peabody College in Education. Don then taught for several years at DuPont Hadley. Then went on to receive his masters in Divinity from Vanderbilt University. Don worked for several years in the United Methodist Church, including officiating Minnie Pearl’s service. Don was a faithful member of Andrew Price United Methodist Church. Don loved life and family was a true friend and adored his nieces and nephews, he will truly be missed by all.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 7th 4-8pm at Hermitage Funeral Home. Funeral Services Sunday July 8th at 2pm with visitation one hr prior at Andrew Price United Methodist Church 2846 Lebanon Pike Nashville, TN 37214. Interment at Springfield Memorial Gardens.
