October 30, 1936 ~ July 3, 2023
Dean “Lebron” O’Donald, 86, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 3, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and a son of the late William and Fanny O’Donald. Lebron was a member of the Burning Bush Baptist church for the past 58 years where he enjoyed the fellowship and worship with friends. He was a dairy farmer for nearly 30 years and was active in the Quitman Lodge #106 and with the regional Soil & Water Conservation agency for over 50 years.
Lebron was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lucy O’Donald, parents William Edward and Fannie Nance O'Donald, brothers, Kendall and William O'Donald, sisters, Virginia Priddy and Melba O’Donald. Survivors are his son, Dean (Susan) Edward O’Donald, Ringgold, grandchildren, Josh (Katie) O’Donald and Cody O’Donald, great-grandchildren, Kensi and Liam O’Donald and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday July 6 at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis McNulty and Colin Crosen officiating. Interment will be in Burning Bush Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Josh, Cody, and Billy O’Donald, Ronnie Ross, Robert Ellington, and Kevin Ross.
Honorary Pallbearers are numerous throughout the community and too many to mention; however, their friendship and support cannot go without recognition and thanks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Burning Bush Baptist Church.
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The family will receive friends 4-8 PM Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
