James Donald “Donnie” Burdeshaw went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 78 with his loving wife by his side.

Donnie was the backbone of his family; a loving husband, wonderful Daddy, Grandaddy and beloved friend. Donnie was born on October 24, 1943 in Dothan, Alabama. He was retired from Alabama Power and Southern Company Services.

Donnie enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, watching westerns, car shopping, and teaching his Sunday school class of over 30 years. Those who knew him knew his love for golf, but more than that the love he had for his Lord and Savior.

Donnie is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nadine Burdeshaw, three brothers and one sister.

Donnie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Peggy Burdeshaw, two daughters Terry Myers (Wayne); Wendy Price (Greg), five grandchildren, Jennifer Stokley (Josh), Michelle VanderVeen (Jason), Steven Price (Whitney), Trent Myers (Mallory) and Danielle Price, great grandchildren: Eli, Landon, Emma, Lilly, Ella Kate, Baby VanderVeen and Baby Price on the way and many friends and relatives including his best friend and golf partner, John McGuirk. He will be missed and treasured by many.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071, with a time of visitation to begin at 1:00 PM; funeral service at 2:00 PM, followed by his burial at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, AL.

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