Donnie Lee Paddock

Donnie Lee Paddock, 83, passed on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home in Evansville, Indiana. Donnie was born on July 28, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana to Forrest Paddock and Louise Ricketts Paddock.

Donnie who was affectionately known as “Tootie,” was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Donnie could light up any room. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. His love for his family always showed, and he loved to spoil his grandchildren. Donnie was very active and enjoyed many past times. He was an entrepreneur. He was an avid card and pool player; he gained an extended family in his pool league. He loved to work on cars and enjoyed racing stock cars. He coached several sports in the area, football, and basketball. He had a hand in forming some of the Lakeview Optimist Sports leagues in the area. He played guitar and would sing and play with his family. There are so many fond memories and stories about Donnie, too numerous to list. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Donnie is preceded in death by his parents; Forrest and Louise Paddock, wife; Lori Paddock, brother; Barry Paddock, sisters; Nikki Sexton and Sandra Paddock, brothers in law; Rev. Jerry Clark and Hank Stofleth, sister-in-law; Donna Jerine Paddock.

Donnie leaves to cherish his memories, his children; Randy Paddock (Theresa), Christie Pierce( Terry), Tony Paddock (Deana), Abigail Paddock-Lincoln, Megan Wheeler, Kevin Wheeler(Hally Ray), Corbin Wheeler( known as his right hand man), Lyndsie Wheeler, grandchildren; Ayveon Frierson, Princeton Paddock, Preslie Paddock, Kade Lincoln, Brandon Payne (Sarah), Lindi Hiner(Craig), Derek Pierce, Khylin Wheeler, Jaxyn Cox, Elena Wheeler, Lorelai Wheeler, Austin Paddock, Travis Paddock, great grandchildren; Kara, Nevaeh, Cameron, Zoe, Samuel, Melody, great great grandchild; Kinsley, brothers; Forrest Paddock (Faye), Michael Paddock(Shirley), Danny Paddock, sisters Sharon Paddock Clark and Peggy Paddock Peaugh, mothers of his children; Mary Paddock and Rose Meeks, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Donnie is gone from our sight, but not from our hearts.