Hollingsworth, Donald E

Newport, Ind. -- Donald E. Hollingsworth, 85, of Newport, passed away at 2:56 p.m. EST Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.

He was born February 19, 1924 in Newport, Indiana, the son of the late Oscar E. and Gladys Brown Hollingsworth. He married Ruth Elinor Burge on January 17, 1947 in Newport, Indiana. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2007.

Survivors include: one daughter, Diann Hollingsworth of Newport, Indiana; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one sister, Doyne Dwiggins of Danville, Illinois; three brothers, Emery Hollingsworth of Hillsdale, Indiana; Marion Hollingsworth of Danville, Illinois and Paul(Janet)Hollingsworth of Newport, Indiana. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rosalee Hollingsworth; one sister and five brothers.

Donald was a 1942 graduate of Newport High School. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Newport United Methodist Church, Newport American Legion Post #184, Ford Model T Club and the Wabash Valley Tractor and Engine Club. Donald was a former Newport Volunteer Fireman serving 35 years. He was also a North Vermillion School District bus driver retiring after 40 years of service. He started farming in 1946. Donald enjoyed working on old tractors and Model T Ford's.

Funeral services: 2 p.m. EST Monday, January 4, 2010 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana; Officiating: Pastor Lee Taylor; Burial: Thomas Cemetery, Newport, Indiana; Visitation: 2 to 6 p.m. EST Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Newport United Methodist Church, C/O Building Fund, P.O. Box 263, Newport, Indiana 47966-0263.