of Olive Branch, MS

July 13, 1936 - October 15, 2024

Donald Chrestman went to his Heavenly home on October 15, 2024 at the age of 88. Donald was born to James and Ada Chrestman on July 13, 1936 in Crowder, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Chrestman of 65 years; parents, James and Ada Chrestman; two sisters, Jeanette Stalling and Mary Little and six brothers, Charles, Wayne, Ruben, Doug, Richard and Less Chrestman.

He worked 18 years at Wonder Bread and 8 years with Holiday Inn Inc. Then he started his own business "Renovations" where he worked for 28 years until he retired. After Donald retired, he liked barbecuing, watching Westerns and riding back roads of Arkansas with his wife, Barbara. He was a member and deacon at the Widener Baptist Church. Donald loved his church family. With all his accomplishments, he loved his family deeply. He will be missed by nieces, nephews and everyone who knew him.

Donald is survived by his son, Ronald "Ronnie" (Debbie) Chrestman; his two brothers, Raymond Chrestman and Raiford Chrestman and a host of nieces and nephews.


Funeral services for Donald will be held under the Pavilion at Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion, Arkansas on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Widener Baptist Church. WBC P. O. Box 100 Widener, Arkansas 72394 or Cash App $WBC72394.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com