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Donal Don Merritt Partridge Sr

1930 - 2016

Donal Don Merritt Partridge Sr obituary, 1930-2016, Green Cove Springs, FL

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Broadus-Raines Funeral Home

501 Spring Street

Green Cove Springs, Florida

Donal Partridge Obituary

PARTRIDGE Donal Don Merritt Partridge Sr., 86, born February 25, 1930, in Jacksonville to Merritt Ingersoll and Ada LaBaron Partridge, passed away November 13, 2016, doing what he loved best, playing on his back hoe. Don was a 4th generation water well driller with Partridge Well Drilling, which began in 1892. He was the President of PWD for 44 years, from 1948 until he retired in 1992. After retirement, he came in every Tuesday morning to make sure the legacy of Partridge Well Drilling was being carried out. He also enjoyed working around his ranch. Most of all Don enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his wife of 21 years, Doreen, whom he considered his soul mate. He was a Master Gardener, long time member of the GCS Rotary Club, Clay Cattlemen's Association as well as several water well drilling professional associations. Don was well respected in the community. He is survived by his loving wife, Doreen Gentry Partridge, children, Diane Partridge Soha (Howard), Linda Partridge Alderson (Nick), and Donal Pat Merritt Partridge, Jr. (Lorrie). His grandchildren, Nicholas Ryan Alderson (Lauren), Ellen Alderson Weaver (Patrick), Donal Merritt Partridge, III (Kasey), Lance Moyer Partridge (Alexandra) and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Don's family honored him as their patriarch. A Memorial service is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2016, at 2:00 pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Nov. 16, 2016.

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Franklin Thompson

January 14, 2019

Very sorry to hear about Don Partridge. His Mom, Mrs. Ada Partridge, was my Wife's and my landlady from 1970-1973 when we were in the Navy. We lived in an upstairs apartment in her home.

Gale Smith

December 21, 2016

I just found out about the passing of
Mr. Don Partridge . My condolences to his family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man . He was a very caring man and he would be right there to help anyone . He was a very honest businessman.
He loved his farm and he always had some project going on. Always busy .
He will truly be missed !!
R I P Don

Roger Gibson

November 18, 2016

When I first met Mr. Partridge, Don as I eventually would call him, it was around 1989 or there about. I was introduced as his new insurance agent after his account was turned over to me by Barry Whilden his previous agent in order to handle.

The thing I will always remember was our first meeting in order to go over his insurance renewal with Barry. I was literally drilled (no pun intended) by Mr. Partridge on what I knew about his business let alone his insurance coverage. What I remember most after that meeting was sitting in Barry's blue Ford Bronco heading back to office literally shaking from being interrogated for two hours.

Don later told me he didn't want anyone taking over his account without proving himself (or herself), he wanted that person to prove to him they were going to make sure he was, as well as business was taken care of.

This to me spoke volumes about this man and how treated his customers, employees and finally his family. It reminds me of the proverb, "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". I really don't know if he knew the impact he had on so many, but I do know I will never forget Mr. Partridge.

The world has lost a good sole, fortunately the memories I have of him will last forever.

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