Donald Bryant Gaskins- 68
 
 Of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born February 6, 1944 in Lanier County to Lucille Royals Gaskins and the late John A. Gaskins. Donald was a retired farmer and served in the United States Army, for seven years two of which was during the Vietnam War. He was a Member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in El Paso Texas. Along with his father, Mr. Gaskins was preceded in death by a Brother, Jerry Gaskins.
 
 
 Survivors include
 
 Wife of 44 years Joan Browning Gaskins Valdosta, GA
 
 Daughters & Son-in-Law Lisa & Dale Harper Nashville, GA
 
 Jennifer Gaskins Valdosta, GA
 
 Mother Lucille Royals Gaskins Lakeland, GA
 
 Grandchildren Mary Katherine Harper, Kolby Alex Harper
 
 Brothers & Sisters-in-Law John Daniel & Cindy Gaskins Valdosta, GA
 
 Ted & Margaret Gaskins Valdosta, GA
 
 A number of Nieces & Nephews
 
 Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 9, 2012 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Nashville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00P.M. at the funeral home
 
 Sympathy may be expressed online at
 
  www.musicfuneralservices.com
 
 
 Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family