Fred Donaldson, 85, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Fred was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, and was the son of the late, Clayton Donaldson and Alma Neal Donaldson. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the owner of Fred’s Vending. In his younger years, Fred was active with the Mt. Juliet Little League and served on the Board of Directors. He enjoyed fishing and golfing.

He is survived by wife of 64 years, Sarah Donaldson; children, Johnny (Carla) Donaldson, Sylvia Adams and Rebecca Brakefield; siblings, Gilbert (Brenda) Donaldson, Benton (Josie) Donaldson and Geraldine Crabtree; grandchildren Erik Adams, Dylan Brakefield, Jon Mikel Donaldson, Nikki Collins, Peyton Brakefield and Zachary Donaldson; and great-grandchildren, Oliver Adams, Liam Adams and Baby Girl Collins expected in June.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. Billie Friel and Bro. Chuck Groover officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Erik Adams, Dylan Brakefield, Peyton Brakefield, Chris Collins, Darrin Rutledge and Steve Jefferson.

Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church Missions Fund, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt.