Obituary – Donald Eugene Todd
Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Donald Eugene Todd, 71, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home in Richmond, Kentucky.
Donald was born on September 13, 1950, in Richmond, and was the son of Augustus Todd Sr. and Bessie Mae Lovett Todd, both of whom preceded him in death. He owned and operated Donald Todd Trucking. Donald was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed horses and hunting with his grandson Casen.
Survivors include: two daughters, Brandi Ballard (Shaun), of Richmond and Marsha Denny (Speedy) of Richmond, KY; one brother, Charles Kenneth Todd (Millie); one sister, Elsie Bailey; two grandchildren, Casen and Hadleigh Ballard; special friend Bella Holt; one sister in law, Lillie Todd and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Augustus Todd and one sister, Louise Denny.
A memorial service will be held at Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home at 5:00PM on April 2, 2022, where loved ones may share their fond memories or stories.
Visitation will be from 3:00PM until service time at 5:00PM at the funeral home. A graveside burial service, with Pastor Kenneth Bishop officiating, will be held following the memorial, at the Todd Family Cemetery, 832 Concord Road, Richmond, KY.
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