Donnell Edward Loughridge, 82, of Bland, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 3, 1941, the son of George and Ruby (Pearon) Loughridge in rural Belle.
He was united in marriage to Sally Campbell, Dec. 22, 1962.
Don was a long-standing member of the Crossroads Baptist Church. During his youth, he worked for Buck Ridenhour Charcoal. He also spent several years working for International Harvester in Owensville, before joining his wife in the Loughridge Upholstery business for 50 years.
He was preceded in death by parents, George and Ruby; parents-in-law, Earl and Emmaline Campbell; brother, Robert J. Loughridge; sisters, Eleanor Ann Murray of Conway, Texas, Kathleen Rhodes of Belle, and Bonnie Waller of Holt Summit; and great-grandson, Colter B. Loughridge of Cooper Hill.
He is survived by wife of 61 years, Sally, of the home in Bland; daughter, Rebecca Winkelmann and husband Larry of Hermann; sons, Bruce Loughridge and wife Dana, George Loughridge and wife Brenda, and Joseph Loughridge and wife Mandi, all of Bland; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Neomi Shanks of Vienna, and Dieanna Penserum of Belle.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 4–8 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 11, from 10–11 a.m., all in the Crossroads Baptist Church, Bland, with his funeral service following Jan. 11, at 11 a.m., with Bro. Dennis Spurgeon officiating.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Bland. Immediately following the cemetery service for Don, the Loughridge family extends an invitation to all in attendance to share at meal with them in the Crossroads Baptist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Vienna.
