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Donald Bender

October 19, 1947 — June 13, 2021

Donald Bender “Duck”, age 73, of Portland, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021.  He was born in Sumner County, TN on October 19, 1947 to the late Pless Henry and Mary Lee Bender.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lottie Bender, and their children, Justin Bender, Mark (Shelley) Bender, and Teresa (Michael) Rigsby.  He is also survived by eight grandchildren, twelve grandchildren; sister Patty Bender; brothers, Henry and Terry Bender.  Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House on Tuesday June 15 from 4pm – 8pm, and on Wednesday at 11 am until the celebration of life service at 1pm with Robert Gilman, officiating.  Interment will follow at Halltown Cemetery.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Cole & Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation Services

212 TN-76, White House, TN 37188

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Visitation

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Cole & Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation Services

212 TN-76, White House, TN 37188

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Celebration of Life

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Cole & Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation Services

212 TN-76, White House, TN 37188

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