
Donald was a very hard working, ethical person that always put his family first in his life. He provided for their every need. He enjoyed helping people and meeting their needs. Donald served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged after 3 1/2 years. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing, and camping. He was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed being able to fix anything around the house. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Danny Shockey; and sister, Beatrice Walburg.
Donald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Darlene Shockey of Mena; two sons, James Shockey of Cincinnati, Ohio, and David Shockey of Sunny Vail, California; his cousin, Barter Dobson; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be at the Washington Baptist Cemetery in Elrod, Indiana at a later date. Cremation serves have been entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.
Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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