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Donald E. Whitacre

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[October 13, 2014]  LINCOLN - Donald E. Whitacre, 74, of Lincoln passed away October 9, 2014 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, at Holland Barry and Bennett Home

Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday also at the funeral home.

Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

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Donald E. Whitacre, 74, of Lincoln passed away October 9, 2014 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Holland Barry and Bennett Home. Funeral services will take place immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday also at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery, Lincoln.

Don was born July 13, 1940 in Lincoln the son of Donald and Wanita (Gross) Whitacre. His life partner was Mary Elston. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Robin Whitacre of Lincoln, Dawn (Dennis) Wells of Lincoln, Shawn Kelly of Lincoln, Jennifer (Tom) Sawicki of Lincoln, and Shannon (Brandi) Kelly of Williamsville; grandchildren Anthony Whitacre, Justin Whitacre, Triston Steen, Tiffany (Jimmy) Washburn, Dustin (Christina) Wells, Ryan Wells, Katie Wells, Grant Kelly, Karsen Kelly, Marissa Booth, Molly Sawicki, and Logan Sisk; his great grandchildren Connor Wells, Olivia Wells, Gabriel Wells, and Keegan Washburn; and his brother Jack (Sue) Whitacre of Springfield. His dog, Ribbon, was his constant companion.

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Don worked as a truck driver for over thirty years. For the last five years he owned and operated Route 66 Sandwich Stop in Lincoln.

Don was a past member of the Eagle's Lodge. Everyone considered him their "go-to person." He was always there to help anyone in need.

Memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home.

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