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2024
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Donald Diamond Obituary
Donald E. Diamond, 82, of Springfield, passed away January 14, 2024, in Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 15, 1941, in Lawrence County, Ohio, the son of Charles K. and Madge (Murphy) Diamond. Mr. Diamond was a member of the Beaty Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and everything involving the outdoors. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and had been employed by the Springfield City Schools and Cooper Industries. Donald is survived by his daughter; Tonya Diamond, two grandchildren; Dwayne "Allen" Diamond (fiancé McKenzie Crosbie) and Anthony James Diamond, special neighbor; Brandon DeWine and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his belove wife; Lois Diamond in 2021, siblings; Charles Thomas Diamond, Lucian Dimond, Carrie Mae Garrison and Ruth Ellen Ratliff and his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday in Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel with Pastor Steve Wallace officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:30PM until the time of the services in the chapel. Entombment will follow. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME.
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Tonya Diamond
December 7, 2024
Dad,
I miss you so much. You were the most wonderful dad, strong, kind, and encouraging. I remember going fishing with you when I was little and you told me I caught more trees than fish. You were tough on me making me get good grades, work in the garden and mow. Your knowledge and love of nature was amazing and you passed on your love for animals to me as well. I remember your live and let live way of living. You always took me out in your pick up truck and I loved all the time you took with me. I miss your jokes and teasing. Our trips "down home" to Ironton and KY were nothing fancy but some of the best times of my life. I've struggled without you and I will never be the same now that you are gone. I know that you are in a much better place and for that I am comforted. Love, Tonya
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