Donald V. Detwiler Obituary

Name: Graveside service
Start: 2024-09-06T17:00:00
End: 2024-09-06T17:30:00
Location: Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery

The memory of Donald V. Detwiler of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who passed away on August 31, 2024 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald V. Detwiler to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Peggy J. Bailey (Detwiler); his parents, Vernon G. Detwiler and Elizabeth Detwiler; his brother Marion (Sam); and his brother-in-law Dwayne Hamburger.

He is survived by: his children, Nancy M. Schiesske of Rutherfordton, NC, Richard A. Detwiler and Donna; his granddaughters, Maria R. Schiesske of Bowling Green, KY and Alicia M. Dixon [Jesse]; his siblings, Paul Detwiler (Ann), Ned Detwiler [Kristie] and Mary Ellen Hamburger; his sister-in-law Alice Magee; and his partner Shirley Putnam. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

His passion for preserving local history was evident in his significant contributions to the Rutherford County Historical Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral & Cremation Services

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September 1, 2024

John Seely wrote a sympathy message

“I had the opportunity and best luck to have served with him at Corry Station in the early 80's. He was a great individual and one of the best leaders and gentleman that I had the opportunity to know and work with. My condolences to his family. RIP Shipmate; fair winds and following seas. John Seely, CTA1/Ret”

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Sep 06

Graveside service

Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
7931 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN 37221

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Sep 06

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Harvest View Church
8560 John Bragg Hwy, Readyville, TN 37149

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