DONNIE LEE WESTMORELAND

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Donnie Lee Westmoreland on December 31, 2024 in New Madrid, MO after an extended illness.  He was born on February 15, 1941 to the late Mary and Robert Westmoreland in Catron, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ann (Bill) Chamberlain and Barbara (Lloyd) Matlock, his step-son Jonathan Chamberlain and grandson Craig (Andy) Smith.

He is survived by daughters Renee (Craig) Smith and Cara (Mike) Hamra, grandchildren Ryan (Val) Lawrence, Shelby (Kyle) Marshall, Thorne Smith, Brandon Kolwyck, Ariel Kolwyck, Logan Hamra and Thomas (Tank) Knighten.  great grandchildren Shea and Lydia Lawrence, Owen and Boston Marshall, Morgan, Carson and Liam Kolwyck, Daphne Grant, and Zayne Lamar.  Along with many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Dad had a great love of basketball and did not miss a 2A state championship for many years, his love of basketball led him to referee basketball. It was a great love and something he greatly enjoyed for many years.  He loved to cook for all family gatherings and loved his family beyond measure.  He was very selfless, he always wanted his children to have everything they needed without worrying about himself.  He was a wonderful grandfather and great grandfather.  The grands loved their Poppa Donnie. 

Our father's smile, humor, and not so gentle way he liked to tell us what to do will be greatly missed.  

A celebration of Dad's life will be held on Saturday, January 4 at Catron Baptist Church, 414 N Catron Dr, Catron, MO 

Pallbearers will be Ryan Lawrence, Brandon Kolwyck, Thorne Smith, Kyle Marshall, Jimmy Sides, Jim Bob Brimhall.  Honorary pallbearers Lee and Eli Quinn.

Visitation at Catron Baptist Church Saturday, Jan 4th from 9am to 10:30 am with service at 10:30am.