He was born July 7, 1956 in Ft. Polk, Louisiana to Geraldine and Harry James Youmans
Donald was a career soldier in the United States Army reaching the rank of CW2. He was honorably discharged after completing 21 years of service. He successfully completed Special Forces, Ranger, Jumpmaster, and Pathfinder training. He was also employed at Sprint, Inc. for several years. His hobbies included training dogs and riding motorcycles.
Donald was preceded in death by his father, Harry James Youmans.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Geraldine Youmans; daughter, Tamika Youmans; son, Dr. Donald Ray Youmans, Jr.; two sisters Harriet Stotts-Dale and Coretta La Kay Youmans; brother, Dr. Jan Youmans; and a host of aunts, uncles, grandchildren, great grands, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A visitation of family and friends will be held for Donald on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel | 376 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. A celebration of his life will take place Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Solid Rock AME Zion Church | 4065 Snapfinger Road Stonecrest, GA 30038. Services will conclude with graveside military honors and committal at 2:30 PM at Georgia National Cemetery | 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30114.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com for the Youmans family.
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