Donald Earl Slonaker, age 81, of Hector, departed this life on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1945, in Avondale, Arizona, to Gyle Herman and Martha Ellen Zellner Slonaker.

Donald served his country in the United States Navy, where he did three tours in Vietnam. He loved spending time with his horses and mules on his farm, and he attended Cedar Grove Assembly of God.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Earl Slonaker Jr.; and a stepdaughter, Caryn Lepich.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Yajayra Slonaker; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Toliver, and Phyllis and Mike Soldwisch; two grandsons, Ryan and Sean (Lindsey) Slonaker; and a great-grandson, Houston Bryant.

A memorial service at Cedar Grove Assembly of God will be held at a later date, and arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.shinnfuneral.com