Donald Elston Stivers

February 6, 1942 - April 10, 2021

Donald Elston Stivers, age 79, of London, KY passed away on Saturday April 10, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah Ann Stivers, his parents, Robert Paul and Lena Mae Stivers, a brother Robert Stivers, and a sister Barbara Sue Rea. He is survived by his children, Judy (Tom) Akers, Paula (Joe) Yelinek, Mike (Gail) Stivers and a special grandson, Joshua Stivers. He is also survived by his sister, June Smith, of New Castle, Ky, who in 1980 graciously donated one of her kidneys to him, which extended his life an additional 40 years. In addition to his sister, he is also survived by sisters in law, Sue Nelson of Campbellsburg, KY and Marilyn Stivers of Columbia, KY. He leaves behind eight other grandchildren, Jamison Sexton, Demetria DeLancey. Ladara Hicks, Stephanie Yelinek, Jason Yelinek, Tiffany Deaton, Cody Beavers, Kaitlin Beavers, and sixteen great grandchildren plus a host of other family and friends that will mourn his passing. He was a graduate of Henry County High School in New Castle, KY and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University in 1964. He retired from Flowers Bakery in 1998 after 15 years of service in the Human Resources department. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at 2:30 at the Campbellsburg Masonic Cemetery in Campbellsburg, KY. Funeral and graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Campbellsburg Masonic Cemetery in Campbellsburg, KY In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CCC (Come Unity Co-op Care) at 755 S. Dixie Street, London, KY or to the Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky at khaki.org or 1517 Nicholasville Road Lexington, KY 40503.