Donnie-Soard-Obituary

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Donnie Soard

Feb 25, 1952 - Sep 24, 2025

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He was a very good guy he was always happy

Donnie, one of my favorite cousins, I will miss you

A good man. Always smiling. Always friendly.

Donnie was a good man,great friend. He won't be forgotten.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Donnie was a life long friend, and he will be missed. RIP Donnie

Donnie was the sweetest guy you'll ever know. He is my nephew. I Loved this man a lot and so did his uncle Steve. My prayers go out to his family. Aunt Ruby Cooper

To friends and family ,Jeff and Robin are sending their deepest condolences ,we will miss this guy so much he had such a good soul and sense of humor always and the world won't be the same without him!!

I love you Dad always and forever.

Obituary

Donnie's Obituary

Donald Wayne “Donnie” Soard, age 73, husband of Kimberly Elizabeth Smith Soard, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his home in Lawrenceburg surrounded by his family. Donnie was born February 25, 1952 in Woodford County, Kentucky to the late Donald Soard and Alice Cooper Wooldridge.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald David Soard; and sisters, Brenda Beasley, Paula Paton and Nancy Sayre.

Donnie was a former mechanic with Countryside Motors in Lawrenceburg and O’Brian Ford in Shelbyville. Donnie loved life. Having a good time and making people laugh brought him so much pleasure.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and did this quite often with family and friends.

Including his wife Kim, Donnie is survived by his daughters, Marlana Dover (Ronnie) and Carla Jo Soard, all of Louisiana; a step son, Christopher Gillis (Joan) of Louisville; grandchildren, Destine Vendetto, Baylee Dover, Bre`anna Vendetto and Paige Dover; great grandchildren, Layton Thompson and Charlotte Thompson; his brothers, Gary Dean Soard (Diana) of Lawrenceburg and Ricky Soard (Jennifer),  of Salvisa; a step-brother, Bobby Wooldridge (Beverly) of Lawrenceburg; step sisters, Rama Thurman of Frankfort and Joann Kincaid (Larry) of Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Donnie’s life will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Lawrenceburg American Legion from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchieandpeach.com.

 

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