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.
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Michael Rich
Friday, October 18, 2024
Donnie and I were both born in Crowder, Mississippi a year apart. My mother is Zelma Chrestman Rich, one of Donnie's older sisters. Though we did not grow up together, we would see each other when our family "came home" for a visit.
Donnie was a fine fellow and someone you were happy to have as your friend. I will miss him, especially now that I can no longer keep in touch by telephone. I have many fine memories of our "adventures" as boys. May his tribe increase!
Lynda Wise
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
It was our pleasure to know Barbara and Donald. We shared many services at Hughes First Baptist Church. They opened their home for a church wide Christmas dinner each year. Barbara was our Sunday School teacher
It is wonderful to know that they are at peace and enjoying heaven.
Sincerely,
Cliff and Lynda Wise
Mae Milford
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Don will be greatly missed by his Family and many Friends . He was a great family man .He loved the Lord and was very active in his church . My Daughter Debbie was married to his son Ron. Don always treated her as his own and would thank me for raising him a wonderful daughter in law . He is Dancing in the streets of Gold now with our Lord and Savior and is wife Barbara.
james r flannagan
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Donnie was married to my cousin Barbara Ann. He was a great guy and always welcomed me into their home. They were a great couple together.