Donald Ray Washington, age 68, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born in Clinton, LA and resided in Zachary, LA. Donald Ray was a man with many talents. Not only was he employed with Winfield Funeral Homes for many years, but his main passion was auto mechanics. He was employed with Richardson Ford for many years and at one point had his own business called Don’s Auto.
Donald is survived by his wife, Lois Washington; 12 children; 17 grandchildren; four brothers, James Washington (Denise), Joseph Washington (Natasha), Jimmie Washington (Barbara) and Robert Washington and 3 sisters, Naomi Scott (Wilber), Janice Wilson (Clarence) and Barbara Dawson (Kenneth).
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Lucille Minor Washington and his brother, Warren Earl Washington.
The Elbert/Washington family greatly appreciates all your words of sympathy and encouragement. A Going Home Celebration will be held at 237 E. Plains Port Hudson Rd., Zachary, LA on Saturday, June 21st at 2PM.
