Donald Etheredge

Donald Gene Etheredge, born October 8,1942, passed away September 24, 2024 at home in Mobile, Alabama after a long battle with amyloidosis and multiple myeloma. He was 82 years old.

Born in Mobile, raised in Jackson, Alabama, he began his successful career in accounting with the Mobile River Sawmill Company, then continued with Scott Paper Company for 30 years.

He enjoyed many hobbies and activities through the years including making and flying model airplanes, hunting, deep sea fishing and point shooting at the Moss Hill Sportsman Club. He often volunteered for many groups and organizations like the United Way. He spent a lot of free time in the workshop he built and his garage. If something was broken, he could fix it or he might build a new one whether it was a radio, computer or a 1964 Corvair convertible. He was an accomplished musician. He loved singing in church choirs and could play guitar, piano, organ, and accordion. He shared his passion for music with his daughters, instilling in them a deep appreciation that continues to enrich their lives. He was actively involved in the Mobile Jazz Fest for many years. And He loved his family.

He is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 60 years, June Etheredge; daughters Ellen Hathcote (Terry) and March Nicole Laden; grandsons Steven Hathcote (Brittany) and Ford Laden; great-grandson Caleb Owen Hathcote; also his brother Kenneth Etheredge (Judy), sister Carol Nesbitt and their families.

Many thanks to loving neighbors, the wonderful staff at Springhill Hospice and the doctors and nurses that treated him so kindly.

A memorial service will take place October 8th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mobile, AL. Visitation will begin at 10 am in the parish hall prior to the service at 11 am in the Little Church. Details on the interment of his ashes will be available then.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts may be made to the music ministry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 4051 Old Shell Road Mobile, AL 36608.