{"id":93006,"date":"2025-04-05T12:14:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T16:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=93006"},"modified":"2025-04-05T12:14:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T16:14:23","slug":"donald-l-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=93006","title":{"rendered":"Donald L. Masters"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93007\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thumbnail_1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thumbnail_1-1.webp 339w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thumbnail_1-1-231x300.webp 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nDonald L. Masters, 63, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of April 1, 2025.\r\n\r\nDonnie was born on March 2, 1962 to Donald Eugene and JoAnn (Hollars) Masters in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Marion High School in 1980. He was recently employed at Dollar General Distribution as a laborer and formerly worked at GenCorp and Tulox Plastics. A hard and diligent worker, Donnie survived the closings of both factories before joining Dollar General.\r\n\r\nDonnie is survived by his mother, JoAnn Masters of Fairmount, IN, his brother, Scott Masters of Hampstead, NC, his sister Hope (Rick) Schuler of Marion, IN, and by his children, Dustin L. Masters of Fairmount, IN and Kristy (Nick) Frank of Jonesboro. Also surviving are grandchildren Lanie, Ryder, and Malie Frank and Jayden and Miah Corey. Nephews Scott (Alexandra) Schuler, Brandon Schuler, and Jordan (Katie) Masters and nieces Brooke Stephens, Casey Goble, Shelly (Kyle) Fanning also survive. Donnie is also fondly remembered by several great-nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and lifelong friends.\r\n\r\nPreceding Donnie in death is his beloved father, Donald E. Masters, formerly of Marion, IN, grandparents, Thomas and Bernice Masters, Bynam and Maude Hollars, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.\r\n\r\nDonnie was a devoted sports enthusiast who was an avid supporter of whoever he was betting on. He loved to talk any kind of sports with anyone and everyone. He was an enthusiastic fan, never holding back on his opinions and advice for teams and players. When asked which team was his favorite, he always replied, \u201cI like winners!\u201d He coached his children as they grew up as well as countless numbers of Marion youth. As a coach, Donnie consistently picked players who needed more than just a coach. He chose kids who didn\u2019t have reliable transportation to practices and games, kids who needed a caring mentor, and kids whose needs extended beyond the field of play. He coached more than the sport. He coached by modeling a lifestyle of caring about others and dealing with life\u2019s ups and downs. The impact felt by so many of his young players molded them into productive young people and successful adults.\r\n\r\nLater in life, Donnie loved nothing more than watching and cheering for his grandchildren as they became involved in sports. His favorite teams at that point were any team the grandkids played on. He attended as many games as he possibly could and spent many days working with them on the fundamentals, all the while setting an example for them that will forever be a treasured memory.\r\n\r\nDonnie was a kind and caring man. He was always willing to give to others less fortunate than himself and enjoyed the company of friends and family. He was a master story teller and had many amusing and entertaining tales that kept everyone laughing and informed. He often came up with unusual, funny nicknames which only he and his friends and family truly understood.\r\n\r\nDonnie was a simple man who always favored the underdog. He didn\u2019t have much, but what he did have was generously shared with others. His smile was broad; his laugh was hearty; and his heart was boundless.\r\n\r\nDonnie loved golfing and was looking forward to perfecting his game in his retirement and was always up for a game of poker. He also had planned to travel with his brother, Scott, to as many major league baseball stadiums as possible. Donnie was a Christian man having accepted his salvation many years ago, and the family is certain that he is living in the presence of God and enjoying the glory of Heaven.\r\n\r\nFuneral services for Donnie will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E Main Street, Gas City, Indiana starting with viewing from 10 AM-12 PM and a service immediately following. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory, 11201 S Marion Rd 35, Marion, Indiana 46952.\r\n\r\nMemories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"obituary-description__store\">To send flowers to the family of Donald, please\u00a0<a class=\"obituary-description__store--link\" href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=41001555&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1050496179.1738002651:GS1.1.1743869525.30.1.1743869535.50.0.0&amp;tcouuid=8a4909ae-bf99-45dd-9f30-60636d3e229a&amp;mtph=1\" rel=\"noopener\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald L. 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