Donnie Washburn

Donnie Washburn was born January 29, 1954 in Corinth, MS the son of the late C. G. (Bill) and Mary Lee Walker Washburn.

He was united in marriage to Jan Gilbert on June 7, 1975.

Donnie was a 1972 graduate of McNairy Central High School, where he played football for the Bobcats. He was employed as a Team Leader for General Electric in Selmer, retiring after 33 years of service. Donnie coached Little League Baseball and Pee-Wee Football for many years. He enjoyed hunting and was a proud member of the National Rifle Association, but his favorite activity was anything in which his children were involved. Donnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Selmer.

Donnie departed this life on May 30, 2021 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 67 Years, 4 Months, 1 Day. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jan Washburn of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Samantha Bonds and husband Tim of Jackson, TN; a grandchild, Ethan Bonds of Jackson, TN; two sisters, Ann Ellis and Billie Teague, both of Selmer, TN; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by a son, Clint Washburn.