Donald U

Gaither

Mr. Donald U Gaither, of Warrenton, MO, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1932 in Hahn, MO, to the late Alva and Lela (nee: Barks) Gaither. He had reached the age of 93 years.

Don proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was very proud of being a VET and was very involved in the local VFW. He enjoyed working the VFW fish fry on Fridays during the spring through the fall. He loved to travel and go camping. He was always wanting to travel "out West". He was  a very dedicated man of faith who loved the Lord and his church, Fellowship Baptist in Warrenton. He was a member since the 1980's when the church was built. Don enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinal Baseball games and the Kansas City Chiefs play football. He loved his dog, Yadi and took him everywhere with him. He loved his granddaughters, Mackenzie, Mallery and Madisen and he loved his step grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Don was a caring and very generous man and he will be greatly missed by all.

Don Gaither was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Lela; his first wife, Mary Gaither and four brothers. He is survived by his wife, Fran Martin, one daughter, Lynne Nash and husband Keith; three granddaughters, Mackenzie, Mallery and Madisen; two step children, Kelly Chmiel and husband Ray, Chuck Martin and wife Kyle; six step grandchildren, Logan Chmiel, Brendan Martin (Nikki), Braydan Chmiel and wife Kylie, Rebecca Darity and husband Jack, Nolan Chmiel (Kenzie), Aiden Chmiel; one great grandson, Callen and two more on the way; other relatives and many close friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Fellowship Baptist Church from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00 AM with Pastor Glenn Sparks officiating, followed by full military honors. Memorial donations are suggested to be give to Fellowship Baptist Church, 1015 South Hwy 47, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net.