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- [S112] Census, 1940.
Name Donald Proffitt
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Talbott, Civil District 9, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Sex Male
Age 9
Marital Status Single
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birthplace Tennessee
Birth Year (Estimated) 1931
Last Place of Residence Same House
Household
Role
Sex
Age
Birthplace
James P Proffitt Head M 54 Tennessee
Kate Proffitt Wife F 46 Tennessee
Byrle Proffitt Daughter F 28 Tennessee
John Mack Proffitt Son M 26 Tennessee
Aaron Proffitt Son M 24 Tennessee
Lou Proffitt Daughter F 21 Tennessee
Henery T Proffitt Son M 19 Tennessee
David J Proffitt Son M 17 Tennessee
Frank Proffitt Son M 15 Tennessee
Ralph Proffitt Son M 12 Tennessee
Donald Proffitt Son M 9 Tennessee
Ruth Proffitt Daughter F 5 Tennessee
Jimmie Proffitt Son M 3 Tennessee
- [S142] Newspaper Article, The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN), 19 Jun 2015.
DONALD L. PROFFITT, 84, of Wabash, went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:47 a.m., at his home, surrounded by his family. Born Oct. 19, 1930, in a log cabin in Jefferson County, Tenn., Donald was the son of the late James P. and Katherine L. (Clabaugh) Proffitt, and was the 9th of 11 children. Donald married his loving wife of 55 years, Alice Faye Jefferies, on Oct. 23, 1959, at the Home Corner Wesleyan Church, in Marion; she survives. Donald was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Korea from July of 1953 to June of 1955. He worked as a machine operator at Dana Corporation for 27 years, and previously worked at Honeywell. He once owned a sawmill. He also built and designed his own home. He attended Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, in Wabash, and enjoyed sharing his love for the Lord. He also enjoyed discussing politics. Donald loved trees and gardening, especially tomatoes. He was a generous and hardworking man. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and family. Also surviving are his daughter, Janice (Tim) Harter of Roanoke; sons, Jerry (Sheri) Proffitt and Greg (Treccia) Proffitt, both of Wabash; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Derek) Mysliwiec, Kimberly (Adam) Parker, Tanner Proffitt, Tyler Proffitt, Jessica (Ryan) Fishback, MaKayla Proffitt, and MaKenna Proffitt; great-grandchildren, Allison Parker, Madison Parker, Alexia Wyse, and Austin Wyse; brother, Jim (Marie) Proffitt of Peru; sister, Ruth Pearcy of Fort Wayne; as well as many extended family members. He was also preceded in death by his and siblings, Beryl Proffitt, John Proffitt, Aaron Proffitt, Lou Proffitt, Henry Proffitt, David Proffitt, Frank Proffitt, and Ralph Proffitt. Service is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Needham- Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion (IN 46952), with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial will follow service in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The family would especially like to thank the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice for their care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church or Heart to Heart Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 147995014).
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name James Proffitt
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 01 Jul 1911
Event Place Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Kate Clabaugh
Spouse's Gender Female
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