Donald Ray Tharpe Obituary
We bid farewell to Donald Ray Tharpe of Winder, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 10, 2025 at the age of 79. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Donald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his significant other Melda Tharpe; his children, Karla Wolfe (Jeff), Trina Hutchins (Todd) and Jason Tharpe (Nikki); and his grandchildren, Dylan, Kali Wolfe, Brady, TJ and Blakey Tharpe.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Winder First Baptist Church (625 Jefferson Hwy, Winder, GA 30680). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
