Harold Donald Vassey

Harold Donald Vassey, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 10, 2019. He was born on August 20, 1934 to the late Harold David Vassey and Jewell Swafford Vassey. Don was a lifelong resident of this area and he was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church. Don founded Vassey Lawn and Garden in 1969 and they just celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. He loved cooking, camping, and traveling, especially to Disney World. Early in life, Don also sang in many gospel quartets.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Shirleen Davis Vassey.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory two children: Donna Matson (Pete) and David Vassey (Karen); grandchildren: Jon Matson (Jennifer), Brad Matson (Amanda), Meredith Holland (Michael), Jansen Vassey (Casey), Kelsey Vassey (Nathan Strong) and Brittani Still; great grandchildren: Mallory, Kate, and Collin Matson, Mary Mckenna Holland, Beckham Vassey, Cooper Still, and two great grandchildren expected very soon.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at Candies Creek Baptist Church located at 294 Old Eureka Road, Charleston, TN 37310. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00pm following the visitation with Pastor Stan Gibson officiating. Interment will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Cleveland, TN with Jansen Vassey, Jon Matson, Brad Matson, Michael Holland, Mark Smalling, and Tim Davis serving as pallbearers.
The family would like to thank the following people for their love and care for Don during this difficult time: special friends George and Geneva Loudermilk and caregivers: Brenda Day, Brandi Thompson, Angela Anderson, and Kim Hawkins.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Don or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Vassey family with these arrangements.