Donald Earnest Fodge, age 59, passed away on November 11, 2022 at his home in Sikeston, Missouri.

He was born December 8, 1962 in Sikeston, Missouri, son of the late Donnie Captola Parks Fodge and the late Earnest "Sammie" Fodge.

He was of the Baptist belief and had attended Sikeston Public Schools. He had worked for Garage Door Company for 17 years. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, hunting, fishing, and being surrounded by his family. On July 19, 1982 he married Karla Western Fodge who survives of the home.

He is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, DeAnna & Darren Fisher of Benton, Missouri, and Ashley Fodge (Brandon Harper) of Benton, Missouri; one son, Donald L. Fodge (Sarah Williamson) of Sikeston, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Haili Harper, Zachary (Jerrica) Fisher, Devin (Royce) Fisher, Kaitlyn Fisher, Audreianna Alms, Lucas Don Fodge, and Nolan Robeson; two great-grandchildren, Alivia and Ayden Fisher; one brother, Vyron (Kathy) Fodge of Bloomfield, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Lisa Western of Sikeston, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Billy (Randy) Western of Sikeston, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by one infant brother; his paternal grandparents, Lewis & Fanny Fodge; his maternal grandparents, Willie & Ethel Parks; and his in-laws, Billy Western and Wilma Parker.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 21, from 5:00 p.m. until memorial services at 7:00 p.m. at Ponder Funeral Home.