Donald L. Proffitt, 84, Wabash, went to be with his heavenly Father at 6:47 a.m., on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born in a log cabin in Jefferson County, TN, Donald was the son of the late James P. and Katherine L. (Clabaugh) Proffitt, and was the 9th of 11 children. Donald married his loving wife of 55 years, Alice Faye Jefferies, on October 23, 1959, at the Home Corner Wesleyan Church in Marion; she survives. Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Korea from July 1953 to June 1955. He worked as a machine operator at Dana Corporation for 27 years, and previously worked at Honeywell. He once owned a sawmill. He also built and designed his own home. He attended Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, in Wabash, and enjoyed sharing his love for the Lord. He also enjoyed discussing politics. Donald loved trees and gardening, especially tomatoes. He was a generous and hardworking man. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and family. In addition to his wife, Alice, Donald is survived by his daughter, Janice (Tim) Harter, Roanoke; sons, Jerry (Sheri) Proffitt and Greg (Treccia) Proffitt, both of Wabash; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Derek) Mysliwiec, Kimberly (Adam) Parker, Tanner Proffitt, Tyler Proffitt, Jessica (Ryan) Fishback, MaKayla Proffitt and MaKenna Proffitt; great grandchildren, Allison Parker, Madison Parker, Alexia Wyse and Austin Wyse; brother, Jim (Marie) Proffitt, Peru; sister, Ruth Pearcy, Fort Wayne, as well as many extended family members. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Beryl Proffitt, John Proffitt, Aaron Proffitt, Lou Proffitt, Henry Proffitt, David Proffitt, Frank Proffitt, and Ralph Proffitt. Services for Donald will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave. Marion, IN 46952 with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating. Burial will follow in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the funeral home. The family would especially like to thank the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice for their care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church or Heart to Heart Hospice. -
Donald L. Proffitt, 84, Wabash, went to be with his heavenly Father at 6:47 a.m., on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born in a log cabin in Jefferson County, TN, Donald was the son of the late James P. and Katherine L. (Clabaugh) Proffitt, and was the 9th of 11 children. Donald married his loving wife of 55 years, Alice Faye Jefferies, on October 23, 1959, at the Home Corner Wesleyan Church in Marion; she survives. Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Korea from July 1953 to June 1955. He worked as a machine operator at Dana Corporation for 27 years, and previously worked at Honeywell. He once owned a sawmill. He also built and designed his own home. He attended Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, in Wabash, and enjoyed sharing his love for the Lord. He also enjoyed discussing politics. Donald loved trees and gardening, especially tomatoes. He was a generous and hardworking man. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and family. In addition to his wife, Alice, Donald is survived by his daughter, Janice (Tim) Harter, Roanoke; sons, Jerry (Sheri) Proffitt and Greg (Treccia) Proffitt, both of Wabash; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Derek) Mysliwiec, Kimberly (Adam) Parker, Tanner Proffitt, Tyler Proffitt, Jessica (Ryan) Fishback, MaKayla Proffitt and MaKenna Proffitt; great grandchildren, Allison Parker, Madison Parker, Alexia Wyse and Austin Wyse; brother, Jim (Marie) Proffitt, Peru; sister, Ruth Pearcy, Fort Wayne, as well as many extended family members. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Beryl Proffitt, John Proffitt, Aaron Proffitt, Lou Proffitt, Henry Proffitt, David Proffitt, Frank Proffitt, and Ralph Proffitt. Services for Donald will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave. Marion, IN 46952 with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating. Burial will follow in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the funeral home. The family would especially like to thank the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice for their care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church or Heart to Heart Hospice. -
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