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Donald Krider Obituary
He was a self-employed journalist and a Kentucky Colonel.
He is survived by his son, Eric Douglas Krider; parents, Donald W. Sr. and Pat Krider; brother, Karl Krider, (Jenny); sister, Patti Krider Cleveland; and one niece, Sydney Cleveland.
His memorial visitation will be Saturday from 4-8 p.m. in the Legacy Hall at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 13800 Aiken Road, Louisville, KY 40245.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. The family has entrusted arrangements with The Pearson-Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home in Middletown.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Krider
Mike Regan
May 21, 2019
Just wanted to take a moment and say that Don was a fellow online reviewer that became an online friend. We shared a similar taste in books, music, television and film- and in shared correspondence- a similar sense of just trying to be good men. He was a hell of a Raspberries/Eric Carmen fan (both inspirational to me in my musician days), and he was one of the nicest people I ever met (in word and content). I miss the occasional emails we fired back and forth and he's just one of those people that pass into another's life, where one says " the world's a little less because that soul no longer resides here ". I have grown to become somewhat spiritual in my later years and know he has passed to a better state (and deservedly so)... but I know, like others from the Epinions gang... he is missed, remembered and we were all a little better for knowing him.
Megan
June 6, 2011
To Don's family and friends, I am sincerely saddened to learn about Don's passing. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you. Like many, I encountered Don on Epinions and he was someone who could be counted upon like a guiding light. I will definitely miss him.
Alex Diaz-Granados
June 6, 2011
I never met Don in person; like many of us who have signed this guestbook, I only knew him through our interactions at Epinions. He was, in my opinion, a first-rate writer as well as a first-rate gentleman. He definitely earned my respect and admiration, and I will miss his presence at Epinions.
Maurice McDonell
June 6, 2011
Donald: I hardly knew ye!
~ Asourdough4
Howard Creech
June 3, 2011
Adios amigo, you will be missed.
Michael Scapp
June 3, 2011
I had met Don on Epinions, and I noticed he wasn't on the past week or so. This is such sad news, it brings me to tears. Don was the sole inspiration for me over there. I will miss him dearly. My throughts and prayers go out to the Krider family. God Bless.
Bobby Brems
June 3, 2011
I remember Don and I coming on here in 1999 and right away I wrote him a email telling him how much he looked like a young Glenn Campbell. We both got a good laugh out of it. Over the last 12 years in his short but direct to the point emails Don was very patriotic for Kentucky and for America. I will miss you very much my pen pal friend, you are in God's hands now and you will be remembered =)
Mike Regan
May 31, 2011
I am saddened greatly by Don's passing. He became an online friend and fellow reviewer, and I valued his friendship. He was a person with truly a good soul: good spirited, good willed, guided by good intentions and a person who cared very deeply for his family and friends. I send my thoughts and prayers out to his family at this time and although I believe we carry on, he will be missed in this world. There aren't enough like him.
Jenny Crossen
May 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Don's death. I "met" him on Epinions and always found him to be such a classy and kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Krider family.
Gail Kelley
May 30, 2011
I am so sad to learn that Don has passed away. We had been pen pals for more than three years. He just sent me a photo of his beloved niece. I am so, so sad and send my sincere condolences to his beloved family of whom he always spoke with love.
Sincerely, Gail Kelley (gaelkm)
Dusty Nichols
May 30, 2011
Don will be greatly missed by his family at Epinions. I'm so sorry to hear of his death. What a sad day it's been when I heard the news! Dusty (ddustyrose)
Russell Moore
May 26, 2011
Our prayers go out to the Krider family. Take strength from the Lord for he is with you always.
Russell Moore
May 26, 2011
Our prayers go out to the Krider family in this difficult time. Take comfort in the Lord for he is with you.
Anne Balcom
May 26, 2011
I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your son, Donald Jr.
Pat, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
May 26, 2011
Jenny & Karl - We were so sorry to hear about your brother. Please know that you and your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Denice & Mike
Rick Moore
May 26, 2011
We will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers and know that all things are done according to God's perfect plan.
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