Donald G. Waggoner, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Community Hospital South.
He was born January 31, 1940 in Loogootee, Indiana to the late Joseph and Nellie (Cannady) Waggoner.
Donald married Patricia Divine on September 20, 1959 and she survives.
Donald graduated from Loogootee High School in 1957. He then served in the United States Navy on the USS Mt. McKinley from 1957 to 1963. Donald was a member of the USS Mt. McKinley Association. Prior to his retirement, Donald was a nursing home administer for forty years. He was an avid sports fan. He loved the Chicago Cubs, Indianapolis Colts, and Indiana University sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Nellie Waggoner; brothers, Bill (Beverly) Waggoner and Charles Waggoner; brothers-in-law, Henry Lyon and C. Jay Stoll; sister-in-law, Kathy Waggoner.
Donald is survived by his wife, Patricia Waggoner of Indianapolis; children, Tammy Shaw of Indianapolis, Tim Waggoner of Indianapolis, Lee Waggoner of Indianapolis, and Dana (Michael) Hawkins of Warrensburg, Illinois; grandchildren, Andrea (Anthony) Burnett, Jessica (Josiah) Daniels, Jillian Shaw, Matt Waggoner, Brett Waggoner, Jake (Mercedes) Waggoner, Julia Waggoner, Griffin Hawkins and Mason Hawkins; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Allie, Abi, and Nolan; siblings, Rose Ann Lyon, Dorothy (Al) Hein, Jane Stimson, Sharon Stoll, and Dean Waggoner; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Blake Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donald G. Waggoner
