Donald Widner Jr.

1971 - 2024

Donald Widner, Jr.

March 9, 1971 - July 19, 2024

Donald Wayne Widner, Jr., 53, of Ivanhoe, VA, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024.

Born March 9, 1971, in Decatur, AL, he was the son of Donald Wayne Widner, Sr. and Sarah Jane Pickett Goodson.

He loved Alabama Football. Devoting his life to his community he was the first Wythe County volunteer paramedic. He served his community in many capacities, including as a paramedic and a firefighter. He was a devoted family man who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters very much. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh.

He was preceded in death by stepfather, Norman "Poko" Goodson; stepmother, Peggy Waits Widner.

Survivors include his wife, Toni Widner, of the home; mother, Sarah Pickett Goodson, of Ivanhoe; father, Donald Wayne Widner, Sr. and wife Terri, of Decatur; daughter, Kayla Spencer and husband Jimmy, of Wytheville, VA; stepdaughter, Haleigh Surratt, of Max Meadows, VA; stepson, Brayden Dean, of Ivanhoe; two brothers, Steve Widner, of Dublin, VA, Jason Goodson and wife Ashley, of Ivanhoe; seven sisters, Kim Johnson Shelton and husband Bobby, of Madison, AL, Cindy Kennedy, of Decatur, Madison Widner, of Hartselle, AL, Selinda Gregory and husband Jason "Skillet," of Max Meadows, Brandi Bass and husband Mark, of Wytheville, Allison Shirley and husband Dusty, of Decatur; seven grandchildren, Kohl Grubb, Bryson Spencer, Ellie Grubb, Holden Surratt, Hunter Surratt, Presley Spencer, Paisley Spencer; sister-in-law, Dana Brunner and husband Paul, of Speedwell, VA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family; many friends whom he considered family.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the Barnett Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Ingo officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, in Ivanhoe, VA. Members of Wythe County Emergency Services will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at Barnett Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made at the memorial website created for Donnie. Go to: https://everloved.com/life-of/donald-widner-jr/ for assisting the family with Donnie's medical expenses. Any monies over the goal will be applied toward a fund set up for his grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com.

Barnett Funeral Home is serving the Widner family.