Donald Luis

Donald Luis obituary

Donald Luis

Donald Luis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 2, 2025.

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Donald Patrick Luis was born on April 10, 1950, in San Jose, CA and passed away at his residence on Friday, July 30, 2025, at the age of 75.

Donald was the son of Donald Luis Sr. and Anita Garcia Luis.

He was a devoted member of the Bridge Community Church , where he showed his special musical talent for playing drums during services. In Donald's high school years, he and his friends started a band called Kids of Tomorrow where they one got an opportunity to play at Disneyland, which was a once and a lifetime opportunity. In his spare time Donald really enjoyed watching movies.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Anna Branham, and Bernie Mena

Survived by: Wife, Jenny Luis of Gainesboro, TN; daughters, Lacie Luis of Michigan, and Anna Luis of Michigan.

Donald worked as a correctional officer until he retired.

He will be missed by all who know him. He was always upbeat, cheerful and made friends easily.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc.

2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398, Gainesboro, TN 38562-0398

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