Donald Ray "Don" Mack

BRADFORD - Donald Ray "Don" Mack, age 79, of Bradford, passed away Sept. 15, 2013, at the Upper Valley Medical Center.

Don was born in Darke County on June 4, 1934, to the (late) Wilbur and Myrtle (Boomershine) Mack; graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1953; a U.S. Army veteran; worked at NCR, Dayton with 21 years of service; retired with 25 years of service from Crane Pumps, Piqua; an active member of the Covington Church of the Brethren; volunteer with the Covington Outreach Association (COA - food pantry); and former volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Don was a loving, supportive, faithful husband, dad and grandpa. He found joy in serving others, working on the farm and garden, and watching his grandchildren's sporting and musical activities. He truly loved the Lord, his family and his church.

Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy A. (Royer) Mack; son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Julie (Eichenauer) Mack of Troy; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bob Hamlin of Tipp City, Brenda and Randy Self of North Manchester, Ind.; nine grandchildren, Angie, Brandon, and Kaitlyn Mack, Kyle, Kurt, and Korry Hamlin, Derek, Nathan, and Justin Self; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and JoAnn Mack of Dallas Center, Iowa, John and Gail Mack of Lexington, Ky.; other relatives and many dear friends.

Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Covington Church of the Brethren with Pastor Michael Yingst officiating. Interment Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington.

The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Covington Church of the Brethren or the Covington Outreach Association. Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.