James Charlie Donelson Sr (JC), age 92, passed away on June 14, 2022 at Saint Thomas Dekalb Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1929 in White County to parents Arvie Martin Donelson and Dolly Jane Hutchings Donelson. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and later as a dairyman, farmer and logger.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Jean Seabolt Donelson, two daughters, Wilma Yott and Wendy Whiteaker and one sister, Roberta Rankhorn.
He is survived by his son, James C Donelson Jr (Darlene), daughter Karen Young (Tim), grandchildren Jessie Anderson (Megan), Kenny Yott (Rachel), Derek Yott, James Hatfield, Jake Hatfield, Chad Davis and Amy Walters. He is also survived by several great grandchildren, sisters, Reba Hutchings and Treva Driver and one brother, Joe Thomas Donelson.
According to his wishes, he has chosen direct cremation and no memorial service will be held.
Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com