Donald Edward

Harlan

Donald Edward Harlan of Jonesburg, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the age of 77 years. He was born to Eunice Herbert and Della (nee: Littrell) Harlan on September 20, 1947.

Donald was united in marriage to Nancy Sue Corder on July 4, 1970 at the Warrenton Baptist Church where they were members. They were blessed with two daughters, Tracy and Kathy and one honorary daughter Kerri. Donald and Nancy celebrated 40 years of marriage before her passing on March 5, 2011. He then married Marsha Kay (nee: Holt) Harlan on April 6, 2013. With this union he added two step sons to his family, Glenn and Bobby. He was retired from SAF Holland also known as Binkley in Warrenton, MO. Donald also proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. Donald was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Jonesburg, MO.

Donald had many interests throughout his life. He enjoyed painting, drawing, and woodworking. He liked working and fixing on all kinds of things. He loved being outside in the nature, fishing, hunting and sharing stories of his life and telling old tales. However, his greatest love was always his family, friends, and pets. Donald's presence in this world will be greatly missed but never forgotten by all that knew and loved him. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa.

Donald is survived by his loving wife, Marsha; his daughters Kathy Sue Newton and husband Bill, Kerri Marie Levasseur and husband Jeremy; his sons, Glenn Ray Harlan and wife Sandy, and Bobby Wayne Harlan; one brother, Paul Harlan; ten grandchildren, Michelle, McKenzie, MaKayla, Katelynn, Kameron, Kaiden, Brooke, Michael and his wife Ashley, Michelle and her husband Brandon, and William; six great grandchildren, Hope, Emma, Kaylin, Faith, Gracie, and Ryder; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Della; his first wife of 40 years, Nancy; his oldest daughter, Tracy Diana Harlan; his brothers, James, Charles, Parker, Thomas, Richard, and his twin brother, John Harlan; and sister, Leona Harlan.

A visitation for Donald Harlan will be held 10:00AM- 12:00PM, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, MO. Funeral services will begin at 12:00PM and a burial will follow at Jonesburg City Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net.