Donald (Donnie) Lee Allison was born on August 29, 1962 to Patricia Lee and Donald Gates Allison in Lodi, Ohio and sadly passed away on August 6, 2021. The last few years he fought alcohol addiction and depression and Friday morning the pain became unbearable and he took his life.

Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gates Allison; his sister, Julie Brown; and his grandfather, who he adored.

Donnie is survived by his children, Christie Nichole Ryan, Donald Ryan Allison and Kathern Danielle Allison; grandchildren, Zayne Jayce Allison, Carter Grey Ryan, Starlette Marie Allison and Layla Grace Daugharty; sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Ray Rowland; and his mother, Patricia Lee White, all residing in Tennessee. Donnie is also survived by his many nephews, nieces, cousins and a whole family of ex in-laws that loved him.

Donnie will be remembered for his huge smile as well as his love of fishing and if they have fishing there, that is where you will find him. He was an excellent carpenter, which was his occupation at the time of his death.

Arrangements for a Celebration of Life are pending.

Donnie was loved by so many...

If you are struggling with addiction or thoughts of suicide, please let someone know.