Donald "Don" R. Ince

Donald Raymond Ince, 94 of Louisiana, MO, peacefully passed away at home on January 30th, 2023. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 2nd at the First Baptist Church in Louisiana, MO. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 3rd also at the church. The Rev. Don Kelley assisted by Dr. Earl Wood officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Greenpond Cemetery in Pearl, Illinois. Don was born in Louisiana, MO to the late Franklin and Martha (Walkley) Ince. He graduated from Louisiana High School in 1946. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1946 – 1949. Don was always very proud of being a veteran. Two events that meant the most to him was going on the Great River Honor Flight and recently being inducted in the Louisiana American Legion Post 370. Don was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Centralia, MO. He later became a member of the First Baptist Church in Louisiana, MO. He served as a deacon for many years, helping in the office for Sunday School and loved counting and keeping attendance. He proudly worked at LaCrosse Lumber company in several locations for 48 ½ years, finishing his career as a purchasing agent in the Louisiana General Office, retiring in 1998. He was a member of many organizations throughout his lifetime including Louisiana Rotary Club which he had perfect attendance for 25 years, was the President in 1987 and Rotarian of the Year in 1988. He was Citizen of the Year in 1983 and a longtime member of the Independence Order of Odd Fellows. Don was a Volunteer Fireman for over 52 years serving on the Louisiana Fire Department for over 37 years receiving several awards. He is still to this day lovingly called and known as “Daddy Don” which always brought a smile to his face. He was united in marriage with his beautiful bride Mary Lou Johnston Ince on October 30th, 1949 at Greenpond Christian Church and will be laid to rest beside her at Greenpond Cemetery, as she went to be with the Lord the month before their 73rd anniversary. They were blessed with four children: Donnie Ince and Pam of Louisiana, MO, Connie Godsil and Kevin of Galesburg, IL, Tom Ince and Sandy of Murphysboro, IL and Marta Jines and Mark of Louisiana. He was lovingly known as Pa Pa and 2 Pa Pa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Kris Miller and Brent of Louisiana, MO and their children Dalton (Jennifer Miller), Hannah and Kaylee; Ashley Skirvin of Pleasant Hill, IL and her children Allyson, Adelyn and Ella; Joel McMahill of Geneseo, IL and children Madie, Kate and Jillian; Josh McMahill and Amy of Montgomery, IL and children Lorelei and Dean; Tim Godsil and Morgan of Anamosa, IA; Annette Marshall and Phil of Gurnee, Il; Kevin Godsil Jr of Galesburg, IL; Travis Ince and Cassie of Murphysboro, IL and children Trinity, Owen and Nora; Aleisha Garver and Mitch of Ava, IL and daughter Alayna: Amber Ince of Murphysboro, IL and children Brantley, Emmy and Kalel; Jennifer Millard and Andrew of Jefferson City, MO and children Mayson and Harper; Kayce Jines, Brad Orf of Bowling Green, MO and children Dane, Bryson, Khilyn, Brinley and Wesley; Trey Jines of St Louis, MO. He was expecting his first great great grandchild in June. Don is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, who always made him feel special. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ralph Ince and Jack Ince; sisters, Louise Ince Martin, Sue Ince Noah and their spouses; sister Edna Jane Ince and great grandson Leo Ince. As Don has answered his last call here on earth, given his last salute as he deployed, he’s now with his bride, family and friends in Heaven hearing “Well done good and faithful servant”. All memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Louisiana, MO, Pike County Home Health & Hospice, or Greenpond Cemetery. Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO in charge of arrangements.

Donald "Don" R. Ince

October 16, 1928 - January 30, 2023