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Donn Almon Obituary
Donn married Sandra Saxe on May 24, 1952, who survives. He retired as superintendent of Countrymark Cooperative Refinery in Mt. Vernon, was a residential builder, and had served overseas in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American Legion, both in Mt. Vernon, and trustee of Black River Cemetery near Poseyville, Ind.
Donn is also survived by his daughter, Jetta Almon; two sons, Brent (Mary Jane) and Derek (Tanya) Almon; grandchildren, Luke (Carrie), Alex (Michelle), Brandin, Courtney and Glory Almon, Chasidy (Bobby) Simpson, Josh Kilgore and Amanda (Derek) McCord; and great-grandchildren, Derek Joel McCord, Kira Almon and Tristam Gilles. Donn is also survived by his sister, Vera (Choppy) Johnson.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Ind.
Private memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2008, with the Rev. Tom Heaton officiating, burial in Bethsaida Church Cemetery near Stewartsville, Ind.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 6201 La Pas Trail, Suite 160, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
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Rick & Mary David
October 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathies
Jenny and Ric Lloyd
October 27, 2008
Brent - our prayers are with you and your family.
Alan Erwin
October 27, 2008
Our prayer and blessing to your family at this sadden time.
Alan and Jerilyn Erwin
Connie Reeves-Donahoo
October 27, 2008
Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May God comfort you and your family.
Luke and Carrie Almon
October 26, 2008
Gramps... You are loved and will be missed.
Floyd and Melba Hines
October 26, 2008
Sorry we cannot be with you at this time. We are in North Carolina with our Grandson, Andy.
He just returned from Iraq. You are in our prayers. Melba
ANGIE LYKE
October 26, 2008
JASON, ANGIE AND ALI LYKE
Sonny` Nix
October 26, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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