Donald Eugene Holbert

Donald Holbert, age 79 of Maryville, passed away January 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Donnie retired from the University of TN Maintenance Dept after 42 years of employment. He was a lifelong tractor enthusiast and President of the Heritage Tractor and Engine Club.   

   Preceded in death by his parents, E.C. and Imogene Holbert. His wife Nancy Peterson Holbert, children Christy Lynne and Angel Denise. Step children John Frank and Donna Payne.

   Survived by siblings Joe Holbert, Larry (Carolyn) Holbert, Ginger (Marshall) Kyle, Nancy Holbert. Special nephews Travis (Laura) Holbert, Rusty (Michelle) Holbert, Daniel (Tiffany Baker) Holbert. Several nieces. Great nephews Justin Kerr, Cody Holbert, Charlie Arnett. Great Niece Abby Arnett. Honorary grandsons Jacob Gross and Christopher Byrd. Cousin JE Mottern.

  Special thanks to the Heritage Tractor Club. Friends, Wayne Henry, Bill (Hoot) Gibson, Jack Summey, Reggie Dailey, Bill Johnson, Dave (Super Dave) Lewis,  and David Dykes..

   In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to Heritage Tractor Club PO Box 201, Alcoa, TN 37701

Funeral Ceremony will be 6:00 PM Monday, February 2, 2026 in the Dotson Wildwood Chapel with Mr. David Dykes, officiating. Interment will be 11: 00 AM Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Oak View Baptist Church Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 4 until 6 PM Monday at Dotson Funeral Home & Cremation. Arrangements entrusted to Dotson Funeral Home &   Cremation, 4838 Wildwood Road, Maryville (865-984-5959)  Online Book of Memories:  Dotsonfuneralhome.com

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