Donald "Donnie" "Crazy Papaw" Lee Ridenour, Sr., 79, passed away on December 12, 2024.

He was born December 8, 1945 to the late Nettie Mae Hammond.

Donald was preceded in death by his mother and his son, Donald, Jr.

Donald was a roofer for many years as well as doing some construction. He was a very hard worker before his retirement. He was also a committed volunteer to the Waynesboro Fire Department. Since his retirement, he loved building things and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Tabitha Fitzgerald (Donald), grandchildren: Heather (Antonio), Cody (Brittany), Whitney (Zach), Taylor (Travis), Cassidy (Michael) and Cameron (Jay); great-grandchildren: Eli, Aubree, Olivia, Levi, Callie, Colton, Caleb, Keagan, Kymbre, Keyanah, Kearsynn, Kyngstion, Madalynn, Graycelynn andLilly.

The family will receive friends from 4 PM until 6 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at McDow Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, December 22, 2024 in the chapel of McDow Funeral Home.