Mr. Donald E. Marchant, age 79, of Jonesboro, passed away, December 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife; Chrystol, children; Donna (Ray) Bryson of Stone Mountain, Sherri Snyder of Hapeville, Gayle (Mike) Bateman of FL, Jack (Cherise) Snyder of Smyrna, Glenda (Dan) Harris of McDonough and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.