Donald Lee DeBord Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Lee DeBord in Charlotte, Michigan, born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, who passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Lee DeBord to show support.
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 was predeceased by: his parents, Ira DeBord and Susie Dishon DeBord. He is survived by: his children, David (Sharon DeBord), John (Pat DeBord), Steve DeBord of Silver Spring, Maryland, Deborah Hook of Charlotte, Michigan and Annette (Shane Elliott). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (807 St Marys Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 12:30 PM.
Those desiring may make contributions in Don's memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at http://www.wish.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital http://www.stjude.org.
