Don Postell

Mr. Donald Larry “Don” Postell, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at Pruitt Healthcare in Blue Ridge after an extended illness.

Don was born May 7, 1944, and lived most of his life in the Higdon Community of Fannin County. After working for Lockheed Aircraft, he worked as a copper miner until retirement. Don was a member of Hipps Chapel Church.  He was talented at small engine repair. Don enjoyed watching football and playing with his grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lottie Postell; and brothers, J.D. Postell, Howard Postell, Winford Postell and Gary Postell.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn Postell; sons and daughter s-in-law, Timothy and Melissa Postell of McCaysville, Daniel and Kellie Postell of Epworth; grandchildren, Matthew, Micah, Abigail and Gabriella; brothers, Charles Postell of Ellijay, Georgia, Lealon (and Anna Lou) Postell of Epworth, Windell Postell of Blue Ridge and Ray (and Carolyn) Postell of Ellijay, Georgia; sister, Beulah Watson of Dalton, Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family had a private service.

Interment was in the Hipps Chapel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary Chapel Christian School Scholarship fund at 101 George Curtis Road Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.

Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements.