Visitation will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton, LA on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 5-8PM, Service will be at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 2PM. Interment will follow at Haughton Cemetery.
Donnie was born September 21, 1951 and passed away on July 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by son, Jaime, father, Raymond, mother, Pearline, sister, Louise, brother, Dale. He leaves behind wife of 40 Years, Jane; son, Jordan; daughter, Sydney Posey (Jonathan); granddaughter, Rae; sister, Joyce Taylor (Dean); sister, Linda Johnson (Marshall).
Donnie was a well-respected high school athletics referee for more than 30 years and was an instrumental part of athletic organizations throughout the state. He loved being a part of various sports in the area.
He spent the last few years of his life as a land man in the oil and gas industry traveling to various parts of the south. Most recently, spending weeks in Odessa, TX where he worked researching and leasing land for large oil and gas companies.
Donnie’s favorite job in life was being “Pops” to Rae. She brought more joy to him than any other activity in his life. He lived to be a part of her life, dedicating the majority of his time away from sports and oil work with “His Girl”. Pops was a shining example of love to Rae and his presence in her life was more than just a grandfather.
Officiating, the service will be longtime colleague and friend, Rusty Gilbert. Pallbearers will be Gary Allen, Cleveland Bradfield, Keith Burton, Dave Madden, Mike Thibodeaux and Billy Wood. Honorary Pallbearers are Shreveport-Bossier Football High School Officials Trey Giglio, Rodney Palmer, Josh Richie, Darrell Storey, and Kyle Scripture.
The family would like to send their sincerest gratitude to the ICU Staff at Medical Center Hospital of Odessa, TX, and heir sincerest and deepest appreciation to Bill Bowdon of Bowdon Natural Resources for his incredible support.
You may share words of comfort with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com
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