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; 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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