SPRINGFIELD - Donald Lee Epright, 70, of Springfield, died at 6:08 am, Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born November 23, 1942, in Springfield, to Sherman and Augusta Glass Epright. He married Vickie Julius on May 3, 1986 and she survives. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and great nephews.

Donald was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion, AMVETS, Navy Club, DAV and Vietnam Veterans of America.

He was a crane operator for Allis Chalmers.

Memorial Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Asbury United Methodist Church with Reverend Bill Burton officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or to a charity of the donor's choice.