Donald David Depew

Donald David Depew, 70, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord (Thursday March 10th, 2016) following a long, courageous fight with Parkinsons. Don was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a 1965 graduate of Ketron High School. He started working at Gate City Funeral Home where he ran with their ambulance service as a licensed EMT. He volunteered with the Sullivan County Sherriff's Department and also worked at Oak Hill Funeral Home for 15 years. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company following 32 years of service. He was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. A member of the Orebank community, he was raised up around gospel preaching and singing. For years he sang with various gospel groups, at revivals and funerals. Tho he couldn't join in with his friends these past few years, he knew that one glorious day we'll all sing together again around God's throne. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Depew and his parents, Paul and Mable Bear Depew He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jody Depew; daughters, Christina Depew Ketron and Megan Lane and husband Jeremiah; son, Jonathan Depew, Pam Depew; brother, J.W. Depew and wife Frances; nine grandchildren, Alex, Austin and Abby Depew, Aaron and Ryan Ketron, Braelyn, Brandyn, Brooklyn and Bricyn Lane; two great grandchildren, Henry and Waylon "Major" Depew ; step mother, Mary Depew; step brother, Ralph Stapleton and several in laws, nieces and nephews The family will receive friends from 2 until 5pm Sunday (March 13th, 2016) at Homeland Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 5pm with his brother, J.W. and Rev. David Harrison officiating. Friends may also pay their respects and view from 12 until 4:30pm Saturday at Scott County Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 11am Monday (March 14th, 2016) at East Lawn Memorial Park with Assis Pastor Tommy Griffin officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Meade, Joe Miller, Gary Spears, John Dixon, Mike Robinson and Grady Vaughn. Those planning to attend are asked to meet at Homeland at 10:00am Monday to follow in procession. Honorary pallbearers are Dwight Browder and Jim Culbertson and some of his childhood friends, Wayne Collins, Ralph Roberts and Mike Culbertson.