Donnie Wyrick Chrismon

Donnie W. Chrismon, 83, of 5741 Chrismon Road, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Monticello United Church of Christ with Rev. Greg Bouck officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall. Donnie was born in Guilford County to the late Ira and Myrtle Wyrick Chrismon. He graduated from Monticello High School and Gaston Tech for his associate’s degree. He was a longtime sales rep for Glascock Dist. and later retired from RE Michel. He was a committed family man and especially adored his grandchildren. Donnie was known for his famous “Bob’s Peas” and an avid sports fan. He served as a referee for high school basketball and an umpire for high school baseball for many years. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine “Tinnie” Chrismon of the home; his sons, Steve Chrismon and wife, Lisa of Fort Mill, SC, Craig Chrismon and wife, Beverly of Raleigh and Todd Chrismon and wife, Michelle of Kannapolis; his grandchildren, Cody Chrismon, Zachary Chrismon and wife, Jessica, Gabriel Chrismon, Mitchell Chrismon Bush and husband, Jackson, Lane Chrismon and Kelly Chrismon; his great grandchild, Jacob Chrismon; his brother, Eugene Chrismon and wife, Dot of Browns Summit; and a large extended family. Memorial contributions may be made to Monticello United Church of Christ, 5001 NC Hwy 150 East, Browns Summit, NC 27214. Condolences may be made to the family at www.wilkersonfuneral.com.