Donnie Gene Parkest, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home.

He was born on February 10, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ada Rene Stroud Parkest Babbs and Celester Parkest. He was formerly employed as a carpet installer at Coal Field Carpet. He loved watching tv and working puzzles. Donnie was an avid UK fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nora Jane Parkest Lee; brothers, William Wayne Parkest, Ronnie Gene Parkest, and Kenneth Riley Parkest; and sister, Brenda Kay Lee.

Survivors include his sisters, Betty (Gene) Rickard of Hanson, KY and Rebecca (Jerry) Blackburn of Princeton, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Grapevine Cemetery with Bro. Gene Rickard officiating. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.

Online condolences may be made to the funeral at www.harrisfuneralinc.com