William Elza Donan

William Elza Donan Jr. 88, of Church Hill, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his residence. He was a retired Naval Commander in the Chaplain Corps for 23 years. Bill was a member of First Baptist Church in Church Hill, TN. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Janette Donan; son, Mark Donan and wife Kim, daughter, Sharon Lynette Donan Anderson and husband Ed; grandchildren, Joshua Anderson, David Donan, Paul Donan, Steven Donan, Garrett Donan, Megan Kelley, Laura Kelley, Kathleen Kelley, and Elaine Murphy; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Ethel Shepard; along with several nieces and nephews. A military graveside service will be conducted at 10:45 AM on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3/265. Pastor Gary Gerhardt will be conducting the committal service following the honors. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:40 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home at P.O. Box 2206 Brentwood, TN 37024-9885. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Donan family.