Donald Durrell Fondren Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Donald Durrell Fondren Jr. of Columbus, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on October 2, 2025 at the age of 70, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Durrell Fondren, Sr. and Margie Alexander Fondren; and his siblings, Diane Jones, Donna Fondren and Bobby Fondren.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Sims Fondren; his children, Michael A. Fondren (Angela), Patricia L. Bartley (Bobby) and Matthew A. Fondren (Brandy); his grandchildren, Lysa Sandlin (Dakota), Curt Fondren, Joshua Fondren (Kelsie), Caleb Fondren (Kayla), Kamron Fondren, Devan Bartley (Kelsey), Alex Bartley (Alix), Cameron Bartley (Morgan), Emi Bartley, Jaxen Bartley and Ella Fondren; his great grandchildren, AnRylie, Fischer, Lola, Colton, Watson, Aurora, Arlin, Carter, Kaizer of Dakota, RJ and Oaklynn; his sister Angie Taylor (Ricky); and his siblings-in-law, Gerald Jones and Leslie Fondren. He is also survived by his many friends and coworkers at Eka (Akzo) Nobel and West Brother.
A reception will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
