Walter Garlen Donaldson Sr.

Walter Garlen Donaldson, Sr.

Madison, TN

Age 93, World War II veteran, passed away at home at Maybelle Carter Retirement Life Center on December 11, 2014 in the care of Alive Hospice and nurse Barbara Creekmore.

Born in Kannapolis, NC, April 29, 1921, to the late Guy Corbett Donaldson and Anna Turbyfill Donaldson Miller.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the "love of his life," Ruth Stiller Donaldson, and brothers, G.C. Donaldson, Jr., and George Lewis Donaldson.

Survived by sons, Walter G. Donaldson, Jr. (Elizabeth Martin), and Michael Edward Donaldson; daughter, Delores Elaine Donaldson; granddaughter, Amy Nelson (Victor), and grandson, J.T. Donaldson; great-granddaughters, Shannon Bornholt and Holly Johnson; great-great-grandson, Jordan Richards, and great-great-granddaughter, Brayleigh Bornholt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

An avid golfer, fisherman, and sports enthusiast, he officiated at high school and college basketball and football games in the mid-state for many years. Retired from DuPont after 35 years of service. He served in the US Army from August 14, 1942, until honorably discharged November 26, 1945.

Visitation will be at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, on Monday, December 15, from two to four o'clock in the afternoon and from six to eight o'clock in the evening. Private family internment on Tuesday, December 16.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rochelle Center, 1020 Southside Court, Nashville, TN 37203, the Wounded Warrior Project, or a charity of your choice.