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Donald Moffitt Obituary
June 29, 2025
Donald "Don" Richard Moffitt, age 83, passed away Sunday June 29, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
Don retired from Eastman Chemical Company, he proudly served in the US Army as a MP and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and served with the color guard for many years. Don enjoyed time working with and owning Tennessee Walking Horses. In his Later years he was the pit crew for his wife's agility dogs. Don was an avid Nascar fan from the early days up to now.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, mother Mary Jane Whitley Archer and stepfather, Harry Preston Archer.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Moffitt, son Preston and wife Kim, daughter, Sandy Smith, husband Bobby Morgan and sons, Stewart and Ricky Moffitt. Grandchildren, Arya and Alaura, bonus grandchildren, Zach and Josh. Great grandchildren Levi and Logan Salyer.
A military graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11 am, at East Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum of Memories with Chris Brown officiating, or anytime at the home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colonial Heights Methodist Church Boy Scout troop # 387 P.O. Box 6027, Kingsport Tn 37663
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Connie Gilley-Boling
July 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss..
Teresa (Terri) Poss Neece
July 2, 2025
Barbara ,May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo Ann Rose Castle
July 1, 2025
Barbara, we are so sorry to hear this news. We will pray for Don at the next high school reunion, and we will include you in this prayer for healing. Jon and Jo Ann Rose Castle
Cathy Minga
June 30, 2025
I am so very sorry, Moff was a good friend and will be missed by many.
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