Donnie Villines
Service: 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with burial at Beechwoods Cemetery, Ponca; Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the funeral home.
Donnie Ray Villines, of Low Gap, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 27 (2018).
Donnie was born to James Ross and Vesta Villines of Ponca on July 17, 1948.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Villines of 48 years; three sons, Lewis (Sandy) of Bethel Heights, Craig (Megan) of Marble, and Donovan (Tracie) of Hindsville. He is survived by his grandchildren, Weston, Chandan, Lainey, Savannah, Taggart, and Ellie Jess Villines.
He is also survived by his stepmother, Bonnie Villines, of Jasper; sisters, Verma Sue Ethridge, of Harrison, and Karen Mussman, of Guyman, Oklahoma; brothers, Otho “Toad” (Cory Alice) Villines, of Harrison, Conard Villines, of Clarksville, Jackie (Pat) Villines, of Jasper, and Marvin (Terri) Villines, of Lowell; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Vesta Villines; brother, Oran Villines; and two infant sisters.
Donnie served as a bi-vocational minister for 46 years, served as Associational Evangelist for the Union Association of United Baptists, held many revivals, conducted well over 300 funerals, and baptized many converts. He worked in construction and completed his career in construction working at Mountain Oak Products as a cabinet builder for 15 years. Donnie took great pride in working hard and producing beautiful woodworking products. He was a natural artist as evidenced by his many wood carvings and drawings he produced, and he played many musical instruments. He loved working on and trading for old guns.
Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with burial in the Beechwoods Cemetery in Ponca. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Stevie Reynolds, Jacob Smith, Roger Daniels, Bob Parkhill, Jerry Wood, Lonnie Wood, Joe Paul James and Jimmy House. Honorary pallbearers will be Preacher friends, Trading Buddies, and the Jasper Class of 1965. Lewis Villines, Craig Villines and Donovan Villines will conduct the services.
The family would like to especially thank Dr. Tom Langston and NARMC Wound Center Staff, Legacy Hospice, and Mt. Vista staff for their treatment and care.
