Donald J. Bankson, 86, of Bloomfield, died at 5:21 a.m. June 27, 2025 at Bloomfield Care Center.
He was born February 22, 1939 in Ottumwa to Arthur J. and Dorothy M. Wagner Bankson. He married Geraldine “Gerry” Martin November 26, 1965.
A 1957 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had worked as a machinist at John Deere Ottumwa Works for 25+ years, retiring is 2002.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending winter months in Mission, TX.
Surviving is his wife, Gerry; 2 children, Nick (Kelli) Bankson of Bloomfield, Lorna (Paul) Davis of Hedrick; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marilyn Terrell and Linda (Larry) Seehusen, both of Ottumwa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 grandsons, Greyson Bankson, Trevor Beggs; a brother, Joseph Bankson; a brother-in-law, Larry Terrell; a sister-in-law, Margaret Bankson.
His body has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
