Donald Eugene Wardrup
May 8, 1957 ~ April 29, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailDonald Eugene Wardrup, 68, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He would have turned 69 on May 8.
A Buncombe Co. native, Donald was a son of the late Tommy Glen, Sr., and Nora Lou Marlowe Wardrup. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and worked for many years as a welder at Smithway, Inc.
He will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved horseback riding, hunting and fishing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his kids and family. He loved everyone he knew.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Jean Wardrup; daughter, Christina Rebecca Sacco (Jay); son, Dustin Lee Wardrup; brothers, Glen Wardrup, Joe Wardrup, Woody Wardrup (Lynn), and Johnny Wardrup; grandchildren, Madison Hall, Machias Gayer, and Malichi Gayer; four nieces and three nephews.
The memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at Smith Farms, 20 Smith Farm Rd., Fairview, NC 28730. All are welcome to attend.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Donnie was such a good man I’m praying for y’all’s family
Sorry for our family. Praying for you.
So sorry for Wardrup family. Donnie was such a great guy. He will surely be missed by all that knew him. Kenny Reed
Donnie will be missed. He was such a nice man and a loyal friend to many, always kind and caring. I enjoyed talking to him about his arrowhead and artifact collections. Praying for comfort and peace for you all. Debra Nesbitt and Robert Lasater