Donald Frank Erke

Donald Frank Erke, 74, of Corinth, MS, (formerly of Jackson, MI) passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Chelsea, Michigan on January 21, 1942 to the late George and Esther Sholtz Erke. Donald was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a truck driver for many years and of the Baptist faith. A memorial gathering of family and friends celebrating Donald's life will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 PM Thursday, July 28, 206 at Magnolia Funeral Home. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Donald's memory include his beloved wife of 48 years: Pauline M. Erke of Corinth, MS; his daughters: Michelle Warren and husband Robert of Iuka, MS and Kimberly Erke of Corinth, MS; his son: Donald B. Erke of Phoenix, AZ; his grandchildren: Kendrick Warren, Nina Warren, Makayla Warren and Emile Neelis; his brothers: Al Erke and wife Mary and Herb Erke and wife Ann all of Michigan; numerous nieces, one nephew, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother: Ralph Erke. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.