DONALD EBERT

DONALD EBERT 05/12/1936 - 10/11/2025 Donald (Doc) Raymond Ebert was born on the farm Cain Ridge, Clarington, Ohio, on May 12, 1936. He has left us peacefully from this life on October 11, 2025, at the Arbors Nursing Facility, Woodsfield, Ohio, and Stonerise Hospice. He was the son of the late Austin and Mae Ebert of Cain Ridge, Clarington. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Karen; brother, Harold (Marge) Ebert; sister, Betty (Edwin) Datkuliak; sister, Ruth (Emanuel) Baldwin in whom he loved and cherished. Surviving brother, Vernon (Thelma) Ebert of Beallsville, Ohio. We thank you for all your love and support. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Pap) and great-grandfather (Pappy), uncle, friend and neighbor. He was married to Carolyn Sue (Hedger) Ebert in March 1960 and recently celebrated their 65 years together. They traveled across the United States in earlier years together on a Honda Goldwing where they both enjoyed taking in the beautiful parts of their travels. Don enjoyed and had a passion for the woods and you could often find him there along with "Luke", his faithful beagle dog that hunted rabbits. Don was a gun collector and was involved in local clubs in the area. Don was an all-around expert in hunting and was a mentor to his son and grandsons on safety and respect for the land. They learned from the BEST. This brought him joy as well as you could also find a camera around his neck as he had a passion for capturing the nature that he surrounded himself in. Don took an active role in the lives of his family which always brought joy and brought joy in return. He loved gospel bluegrass and country music and would often find him on a Sunday tuning into Athens Ohio Bluegrass WOUB 91.3 FM. Don and his wife Carolyn enjoyed all the fur babies over the years and this truly brought to them a whole other experience of joy. He leaves behind several dogs by the names of Buttons and Holly. They will miss him so much and carry his love with them. Donald (Doc) R. Ebert Served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958 where he was part of the USPS postal delivery of mail by air. He was a proud veteran, and you could often find him attending local events supporting them. Don retired from Ormet (Conalco) Cast House. Also, after retirement he joined the transportation team at Monroe County Public Transportation where he retired for a second time in 2018. Don and Carol have three children whom brought them joy and life, Misty and (Mark) Billman of Lewisville, Ohio, Shari and (George) Adams of London, Ky., Troy and (Mindy) Ebert of Mansfield, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jason Horvath, Alicia Billman, Sebastian Billman, Austin Ebert, Skyler Hines, Meggie (Hines) Owen; nine great-grandchildren, Jacey Horvath and Hank Horvath (Jason Horvath), Janessa Horvath (Jason Horvath/Jenna), Foster Hulbert (Alicia Billman), Quillan Hulbert Lincoln Jones and li'l brother on the way November 2025 (Sebastian Billman/Stephanie), Lennon Hines and Riley Hines (Skyler Hines/ Kelsey). Don cherished all his family including all his nieces' and nephews. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The family would like to thank Stonerise Hospice and Arbors Nursing Facility along with family and friends that all supported him in this journey of life. No words can describe the loss of truly one of the most beautiful souls. We celebrate the joy in knowing you are free from this earthly pain and are now joining your heavenly family and friends and your fur babies gone too soon. We are carrying you close to our hearts and look forward to the Heavenly reunion. Sending you off with gratitude and love! A private visitation and funeral service will be held at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with Brian McKee officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Methodist Church cemetery near Clarington with full military graveside services.