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Donald Hess Damon, 81, passed away October 10, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1939, at Great Bend to Ansel & Margaret (Hess) Damon. He married Kathleen Bittner on March 7, 1963, at Denver, Colo. She survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Donald was a truck driver for Orschlen's for 26 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Great Bend. He enjoyed classic cars, racing and sports. He especially loved to spend time with his family.

Survivors include, his wife, Kathleen Damon of the home; a daughter, Karen Loder and husband Bret of Otis; a brother, Kenneth Damon and wife Trudy of Great Bend; a sister in law, Kathleen Bittner of Hays; one grandson, Brenden Damon and wife Mallory; two great grandchildren, Brantley Damon and Myah Damon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rick Unruh presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been suggested to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.