Donald Brackett

Mr. Donald Eugene Brackett, 61, of Lawndale, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Hudson Brackett of the home, two brothers, Steve Brackett and wife Trudy and Ray Brackett, both of Casar, NC, eight sisters, Ruth Bumgarner of Bostic, NC, Dianne Newton and husband James of Shelby, NC, Louise Montgomery of Casar, NC, Marie Hoyle of Casar, NC, Jeannette Allen-McCurry and husband Loyd of Casar, NC, Linda Shoupe and husband Lloyd of Shelby, NC, Marilyn Gantt and husband Ricky of Shelby, NC, and Carolyn Shuford and husband Allen of Hickory, NC, a special nephew, Dwight Craig and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Born April 28, 1955 in Cleveland County, Mr. Brackett was the son of the late Brantley Brackett and Pauline McNeilly Brackett and was preceded in death by two brothers, Harrill and Jerry Brackett.
Mr. Brackett attended Burns High School. Donald worked at Crestline Furniture in Valdese, NC and later worked independently as a roofer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching his UNC Tarheels.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Corinth Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Robert Goins. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150.
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A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.