Donald L. Ponder, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 6:02 a.m. Nov. 25, 2015, in Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born March 31, 1942, to Elbert H. and Margaret I. Jennings Ponder. He was a high school graduate. He served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1960. He was a member of American Legion Post 49, Warsaw. Surviving are a sister, Emma Garrett, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers: Charles, Bill, Robert, John, Mike and Jeff Ponder; and two sisters, Martha Taylor and Eva Thieme. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Pastor Bob Jarboe officiating and military honors conducted by American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 1126. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.
