Donald Ray Garren

Donald Ray Garren, 59, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Hunt Officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens. Donald was born on August 4, 1962 in Randolph County. He had been employed with Thomas Built Buses for 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid fan of NASCAR. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Hayes Garren, and his grandson, Easton Matthews. Mr. Garren is survived by his daughters, Brittany Matthews and husband Brandon of Florence, SC, Brandi Morris and husband Justin of Asheboro; mother, Rosa Crotts Garren of Asheboro; sister, Clairmae Robbins of Asheboro; brothers, Richard Garren, Roger Garren and wife Trish, Jerry Garren and wife Angie, all of Asheboro; grandchildren, Holdyn Matthews, Hudson Matthews, and Kimber Morris. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2021, and other times at the home of Brandi and Justin Morris. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 345 N. Church Street, Asheboro, NC 27203