Donald Mitchell Marlow

Donald Mitchell Marlow obituary, Clairfield, TN

Donald Mitchell Marlow

Donald Marlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harp Funeral Home - Jellico on Mar. 13, 2026.
Mr. Donald Mitchell Marlow

Age 67 of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born November 18, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee.

Mitchell loved his children and being outdoors, fishing and gardening. He loved his friends and always talked with his brother about how much he loved all his kids & grandchildren whether they knew it or not. He loved and enjoyed working with Ray and Keith Woods.

Mithcell is preceded in death by:

Parents: Jim & Edith (Christian) Marlow

Brothers: Dee Marlow, Banner Marlow, James Monroe Marlow, Jamse Edward "Peanut" Marlow, Dorcey Hatmaker

Sisters: Minnie Lloyd, Amy Gibson, Viola Wilson, Maudie Hatmaker, Wretha Kay Rose, Dela Twila Shoupe, Kathy A. Brandenburg

He is survived by:

Wife: Mary Ruth Day

Children: Deanna Marlow & Robert, Elizabeth Marlow, Hollie Walston & husband Cody, Donald Marlow & wife Conner

Grandchildren: Harley, Waylon, Taylor, Rachael, Jasmine, Jonathan, Gabbie, Donald Jr., Anna, Abby

Great Grandchildren: Karter, Dixie, Kayden

Brother: Billy Wayne Marlow & wife Linda

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends: 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m.

Officiating: Rev. Ray Woods, Rev. Tommy Marlow & Rev. Caleb Marlow

Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, in Peabody Cemetery

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"

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