Harold Lamar Donaldson

Harold Lamar Donaldson, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28th, 2025.

Harold served our country in the Korean War as a Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the Marine Corp. League. He also served the Chattanooga Police Department as a Captain. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying various aircraft including gliders and RC airplanes as a member of the Chattanooga RC Club. Harold was a member of the Chattanooga Rifle Club as well as the Chattanooga AACA Antique Car Club. He was a faithful member of Ooltewah Baptist Church where he served in many different capacities over the years including as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Treasurer. Harold also had a love for the Word of God and served with the Gideons International in the distribution of Bibles all around the area.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Donaldson and his parents Hubert and Lorree Donaldson.

Harold is survived by his sons, Jerry Donaldson (Kathy) of Rising Fawn, Ga. And Glenn Donaldson of Ooltewah and his brother, Winford “Wink” Donaldson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Services for Harold will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Valley View Chapel with Rev. Jeremy Collums officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery of Chattanooga.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harold’s name to the Ooltewah Baptist Church Mission Fund.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.