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1952
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2025
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Donnie Soard 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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JACk Doss
October 16, 2025
He was a very good guy he was always happy
Debbie Stratton Brumback
October 2, 2025
Donnie, one of my favorite cousins, I will miss you
Earl Riley
October 1, 2025
A good man. Always smiling. Always friendly.
Woody
September 29, 2025
Donnie was a good man,great friend. He won't be forgotten.
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Beverly Mayberry
September 27, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. Donnie was a life long friend, and he will be missed. RIP Donnie
ruby cooper
September 27, 2025
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
Robin Wash
September 27, 2025
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!!
Marlana Dover
September 27, 2025
I love you Dad always and forever.
Bobbie Hughes
September 26, 2025
Knew Donnie in the it's. Good guy.
Larry Brown
September 26, 2025
Donnie could always make you laugh! My condolences & prayers to the family.
Tammy Shely
September 25, 2025
Donnie was a wonderful man, he will be missed.
Norma Puckett
September 25, 2025
Prayers for u all. Donnie was a good man .
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