Donald Edward Roysdon “Buckwheat” Obituary (1951

Donald Edward Roysdon, age 69, was born on November 9, 1951 in Crossville, TN to James E. Roysdon and Frances May Blaylock Roysdon and passed away on August 13, 2021 in Crossville, TN. He was a welder at Manchester Tank from which he retired. He enjoyed hunting and watching classic car shows, NASCAR, and college football.He is survived by his mother, mother of his children- Patsy Faye Roysdon, daughters- Donna Ashburn (Jerome) and Melissa Hartman (Shawn), grandchildren- Dylan, Caitlin, Kayla, Jadelyn, great grandchildren- Braxton, Tate, Brian and Claire; his partner of 28 years- Joanne Matthews, her children- Wayne, Stephanie and Jessie, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, siblings- J.D., Bob, Bill and Ikey Roysdon, and Janice Bowermaster. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother- Dale Roysdon.The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with service to follow. Tony Phillips will be officiating and burial will be in Big Lick Cemetery.