Donald Frank Carman, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Ralph and Edith Morris Carman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Chess Carman, and a brother, Guy Morris.

Don was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Franklin. He had served in the Lions Club International and the Boosters Club while in VA. Don received the Outstanding Community Leaders of America award and the Outstanding Young Men of America award, both of which he was very proud of. His family remembers him as a loving husband, dad, grandfather, and brother. He would lead by example, always being disciplined and willing to give praise for a job well done.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bette Jane DuFour Carman; son, Jimmie Carman (Denise) of Franklin; daughters, Debbie Williams of Franklin, and Kimberly Justice (David) of Otto; brother, John Carman of VA; and sisters, Elizabeth Roddy of AL, and Eileen Palmer of AZ. Mr. Carman also has six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews surviving.

In honoring Don's wishes, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 50 Broadway, Floor 19, New York, NY 1004. If you are in crisis of any kind – Reach Out! Contact can be made at 1 800 273 8255 or the emergency number is 988.

Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.