Donald was born in Jersey, Georgia but lived most of his life in the Athens area. He attended high school at Athens High where he developed a lifelong love of football and was a five-year letterman. That is also where he met his wife, Linda Sims Anglin. After high school they married on August 7, 1962. In 1963 Donald joined the City of Athens Fire Department where he served for 30 years and rose the rank of a lieutenant. While at his career as a fire fighter, Donald also started the Anglin Vault Company where he ran a very successful career until he retired in 2008.
Anyone who knew Cornbread knew that he loved four things in life: his family, animals, football, and BBQ. Papa, as he was known by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, was always involved in the lives of his grandkids. Whether it was spending a Saturday morning in bed hiding from the Grump or taking them on rides on the dirt roads- it was clear that his grands brought the most joy to his life. Donald was an animal lover until the end of his life. He would never hesitate to stop and help an animal in need. Our most beloved farm dog, Cotton, was found beaten at a graveyard and left for dead and she always knew that Donald saved her. As a result, she was a loyal protector until the end of her life. One of the things we are most grateful to Donald for is his recipe for BBQ and hash. It was always a great July 4th when he would cook BBQ for all his friends and family and then end the day by running and jumping into the lake with his grand kids.
Donald Anglin is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Anglin and their daughters Tammy Wheeler, Melanie Rutledge, and Kimberly & Johnny Frank. His grandchildren, Clinton Thacker, Jarrod Thacker, Sydney Walters, McCall Wheeler, Luke Frank, and Ethan Frank. His great grand children Kingsley Wheeler, Carter Walters, Charlotte Walters, Noah Thacker, Charlie Thacker, and Kamryn Dooley. He will be meeting his parents, grandson Harrison, and ol’ dog cotton at the gates of Heaven.
