Donnie D. Harms

Donnie D. Harms, 79, of Chetopa, passed away the afternoon of Monday, December 2, 2024, at his home.  His death was unexpected.

Donnie Dee Harms was born on November 26, 1945, to Earl Gordon and Ruby Arline (Griggs) Harms in Nevada, Missouri.  After graduating from high school and serving in the United States Army, Donnie began a lifelong career as a truck driver.  He was the owner/operator of his own trucking company at the time of his passing.

Known by the CB Handle of Ajax, Donnie was a man with a big heart, who helped a lot of people throughout the years.  He loved his family and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Riding motorcycles, especially Harley's, and going fishing were two of his favorite past times.

Donnie and Roxana Joy Bascue were united in marriage.  They enjoyed 46 years together.

Survivors include:

His wife – Roxana Camper, of the home

Two sons – Kevin Harms and his wife, Sue, of Harwood, Missouri

Randy Harms and his wife, Tracy, of Harwood, Missouri

Two daughters – Nancy Sanchez of Chetopa, Kansas

Tracy Walker and her husband, Eric, of Altoona, Kansas

14 grandchildren

26 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Shirley Harms.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.  Burial will follow at Lake Creek Cemetery in Bartlett.  The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, until the service begins at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.