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Donnie Wascom Obituary

Wascom, Donnie Leo A resident of Greensburg died at 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Post Acute Specialty Hospital of Hammond. He was born May 26, 1933 in Greensburg and was 82 years of age. He is survived by his sons, Billy Leo Wascom and wife, Evelyn, John Kenneth Wascom and wife, Cam, Mike Wascom and Ronnie Wascom; daughters, Mary Jean Seals, Betty Diane Bowlin and husband, David, Mollie JoAnn Wascom and Sharon Faye Lynch; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brother, Jule Wascom and sister, Imgene Wascom. Preceded in death by his wife, Billie Katherine Wascom; parents, Thomas and Mollie Wascom and son, James Edward Wascom. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2015. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2, 2015.

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Cherry Wascom

October 19, 2015

I miss you so much daddy I try not to cry when I think about you but I can't help it my heart is so torn and hurt bcos of loosing you now I can't ever hear you call me cherry again n god it hurts..... Rest in peace You & momma that you been waiting all these years to be with again
I will see you someday soon and I can't wait bcos I feel more alone now than I've ever did!!!!

I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART & SOUL ALWAYS & FOR EVER

Randy Conleay

October 5, 2015

I send up prayers for comfort for the family. Never a more colorful Umpire was there "Right down the middle!!" as ljttle leaguer. Always with a word of encouragement and a big smile,unless you were messing up,then he would let you know that too. We will miss you.To each of his children especially, I send my sympathies.

October 2, 2015

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. God has gained another angel Rip Mr Donnie u will be missed. Randy & Cindy Webb

Darwin & Judy Brecheen

October 1, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amanda Hilton

October 1, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.

B. Garrett Meadows

October 1, 2015

My late father, Jerry Meadows, was a friend of Mr. Wascom and thought very highly of him. He always said Mr. Wascom was a fine fellow.

St Helena Parish Sheriff's Dept.

October 1, 2015

Our deepest sympathy.

Ann McNabb Huff

October 1, 2015

So very sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Donnie taught me how to slow pitch a softball over 40 years ago, he loved the game and I did too. He was such a good man and I thought a lot of him.

Johnny and Beverly Alford

October 1, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Donnie. He was a great friend to us at Hyde Park. We always enjoyed his company and his grand kids which he took so much pride in.

Ronald and Annette McMillan

October 1, 2015

We loved Mr.Donnie..prayers for you all

David Brabham -GHS '69

October 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. If you played football at dear old GHS in the 60's and 70's Donnie was like an extra coach on the sidelines as part of the "chain gang". He will be missed!

Vicky Allen

September 30, 2015

Fly high Pawpaw Donnie, You taught me many things and always let me get passed mama and out the backdoor.:) Love you,and Thank you for being there for me.

Denise Lee

September 30, 2015

Prayers to all of you.
Denise Holland Lee

Norma Wells

September 30, 2015

R.I.P. Mr Donnie Wascom. Your memory will live on threw your family n friends n every heart that you touched!!!

Ken Wallace

September 30, 2015

Rip Mr. Wascom, prayers and deepest condolences to the Wascom family

Jason Lumpkin Sr.

September 30, 2015

Kenny sorry to hear about your father. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Jason and Ann Lumpkin

Beverly woodard vidaure

September 30, 2015

RIP You will be missed, prayers for your family.

linda ohler

September 30, 2015

Rip uncle Donnie you will be missed

Phyllis Lawrence

September 30, 2015

Fly high Daddy Donnie you will be greatly missed I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Cindy Parnell

September 30, 2015

Rest in Peace, Possum...It was an honor to have been your nurse, and I'll never forget the stories and conversations we shared.

ROBBY CARTER

September 30, 2015

MY FRIEND FOR OVER 50 YEARS. MY PRAYERS ARE FOR THE FAMILY

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