Donal Cline Crump

Mr. Donal Cline Crump, age 94 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

Mr. Crump was born in Gordon County on November 18th, 1931, a son of the late Martin Monroe Crump and the late Virginia Lenora Sisson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Lora Bell Crump; brother and sister-in-law, Doyle and Glennice Crump; one sister, Vera Barton. For many years, he worked as a supervisor at Lockheed Martin until his retirement. His faith was the foundation of his life, and he was a devoted member of Heritage Baptist Church. He was also a dedicated Mason for over 60 years and a proud member of the Resaca Masonic Lodge. To those who knew him best, however, his greatest titles were husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He often said his three greatest loves were “his Jesus, his wife, and his family”.

For over 30 years Donal served in the local National Guard Unit,  Headquarters company, First Battallion,, 108the Armor. This unit was earlier in the 30th Infantry Division  ( also known as "Old Hickory" after Andrew Jackson's command.) Later it was part of the 48 Armored Division. Donal served for many years as platoon sergeant of the medical platoon. He was much beloved and was part of that comaraderie that still exists today. 

Survivors include his two daughters, Gina Mealor (Bill Michaud) and Jennifer Hooper (Jason); three grandchildren, Bart DeFoor (Daniella), Kelby Holbrook (Stephanie), and Raleigh Hooper; two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Kayla DeFoor; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 4 PM at Heritage Baptist Church with Rev. Shane Parrott officiating. Interment will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Gentlemen serving as pallbearers include Bart DeFoor, Kelby Holbrook, Jason Hooper, Bill Michaud, Jeff Gilbert, and Jeff Jones

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 8th from 2 PM until 4 PM at Heritage Baptist Church.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital in memory of Mr. Crump.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Judy Hight and Destiny Ray for taking such good care of Mr. Crump, Homespun Hospice and Morning Pointe Assisted Living for all the love and support they showed during this time, especially David Alldredge and Kristina Master.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donal Cline Crump.