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Donald Eugene Wattenbarger

December 7, 1971 ~ January 24, 2025 (age 53) 53 Years Old
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Donald Wattenbarger Obituary

Donald Eugene Wattenbarger, age 53, a lifelong resident of Niota, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.  

He was preceded in death by his father: Rick Wattenbarger, his wife: Karriann Croft Wattenbarger, and a son: Cody Price.

Donald is survived by his mother (stepfather): Jane Collins (Mike), a daughter: Shyanne Wattenbarger, a son: Jeremy Wattenbarger, grandchildren: Connor Cox and Dixie Cox, brother: Richie Wattenbarger (Debbie), along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM with a funeral service at 3:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home with Brother Glen Standridge officiating. Interment will follow at Hammonds Cemetery.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Donald Eugene Wattenbarger.


Services

Visitation
Monday
January 27, 2025

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Ziegler Funeral Home
521 W. Madison Ave
Athens, TN 37303

Funeral Service
Monday
January 27, 2025

3:00 PM
Ziegler Funeral Home
521 W. Madison Ave
Athens, TN 37303

Interment following funeral service
Monday
January 27, 2025

Hammonds Cemetery
321 Old Riceville Road
Athens, TN 37303

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