Donnie H. "Don" Masters

1932 - 2021

Donnie H. "Don" Masters obituary, 1932-2021, Nashville, TN

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Donnie Masters Obituary

Donnie "Don" H. Masters

Nashville - Donnie H. (Don) Masters, age 88 of Nashville, passed from this life on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born July 16, 1932 in Macon County TN to the late Donnie and Lurline Jones Masters. Surviving family includes his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Ann Simpson Masters and daughter Lisa (Mark) Crump of Bowling Green, KY.

Mr. Masters graduated from Trousdale County High School in 1952 and was a MTSU graduate. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war and was assigned to the U.S. Air Force Security Service in Germany for three years. He retired from the State of Tennessee as a community urban planner after 33 years of service.

He was a faithful member of Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian church for over 60 years.

Music was always an important part of Don's life. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and was a guitarist in The Inglewood Old Time String Band and Nashville Old Time String Band Association (NOTSBA).

Visitation will be Sunday, February 21 from 12:00-2:00 pm with the funeral service following at 2:00 pm at Spring Hill Funeral Home, 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville TN 37216. Burial will be Monday, February 22 at 11:00 am at Green Grove Cemetery in Hartsville, TN.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be placed in his honor to Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN.

Arrangements by Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, a Nashville landmark since 1785 "Where Nashville Comes to Remember"

Published by Tennessean from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2021.
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Don was a fine gentleman. He & Mary Ann made such a nice couple. So nice how he enjoyed his music so much. He will be missed for sure. The Beliles family has had a nice relationship with the Masters for more than 60 years & our hearts are broken & wish only the best for Mary Ann & Lisa.

Sara Jo Beliles

Friend

February 23, 2021

Kim Jones and family

February 20, 2021

Donnie was a wonderful man. My father, Bobby Jones, was his first cousin. My father respected Donnie possibly more than any other person on earth. He thought that Donnie was the most honest and best person around. They were only a year apart, and my daddy spent a lot of time with him when they were children, almost like brothers.
I always look forward to seeing Donnie Hugh, Mary Ann, and Lisa at the Labor Day family reunion. I'm sorry we had to miss it this past year, but I'm glad for the times we were able to be together.
Rest in peace, Donnie Hugh.

Kim Jones

Family

February 20, 2021

When Donnie Hugh was stationed in Germany he saved European coins for me which I still have. I was a very excited young girl. Always a favorite cousin which I didn’t get to see much in later years. Happy to hear he continued love of music. Love and condolences to Mary Ann and Lisa.

Sharon Jones McCarty

Family

February 20, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery.

February 20, 2021

I worked with Donnie 50 years ago at the Tennessee State Planning Office. He was the consummate Gentleman. My best regards to his family.

Leon Stribling

Coworker

February 19, 2021

A bright new Light now shines in the timeless, heavenly realm. It brightens the universe and comforts those who love it as they learn to adjust to the new normal.

While the new may not be as intimate to our own being, its magical essence expresses via its most perfect and amazing creations.

I join this bright warm light in comfort, empathy and love as we hold you, Mary Ann, Lisa and Mark in our hearts. A donation shall be placed in honor of Donnie a dear friend and co-worker at the Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Angela R-Fernandez

Angela R-Fernandez

Coworker

February 18, 2021

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Feb

21

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville

5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

Feb

21

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville

5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

Feb

22

Burial

11:00 a.m.

Green Grove Cemetery

Hartsville, TN

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5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

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