Don HENNESSEE

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Don Hennessee, age 75, was born May 26, 1935 and died March 30, 2011 at his residence following a four-year illness. The owner of Southern Central Iron and Metal, United States Army veteran and member of McMinnville First Baptist Church, he was the son of the late James and Georgie Newman Hennessee. He was married March 9, 1963 to Judy Lee Lock Hennessee who preceded him in death September 25, 2009. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Harmon "Bob" Hennessee. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Don, Jr. "D.J." and Michelle Hennessee of McMinnville and David and Tracey McBride of LaGrange, IN; three daughters and sons-in-law, Terry and Kent Andrews and Dianna and Dan Rhinesmith both of Howe, IN and Joe Lee and Dan McKinley of Bronson, MI; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; special friend, Nancy Wade of McMinnville; sister-in-law, Sue Hennessee of McMinnville; nephew, Robert Hennessee of McMinnville and two nieces, Cherie Martin and Susan Taylor both of McMinnville. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011 at First Baptist Church with John May officiating. Burial followed in the Shellsford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Warren County Relay For Life, Gideons International Memorial Bible Program, Autism Society of Middle Tennessee all c/o High's or the charity of your choice.