Don Vied

William Donwood “Don” Vied, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home.

He was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Lyon County, Kentucky, to Norwood and Nealie Sanders Vied.

On the farm and in the woods, he developed a great love for the outdoors and nature and began hunting at a very young age. It was a passion that he carried throughout life and shared with many others.

He was married to Sharon Rowland on Sept. 3, 1964, in Kuttawa, Kentucky. Their first date was a squirrel hunt. They were married for 59 years and were the loves of each other’s lives.

In 1968, Don graduated from Murray State University with a degree in agriculture. Shortly after, he taught biology at Caldwell County High School in Princeton, Kentucky. In 1972, he and Sharon moved to Cape Girardeau, where they welcomed their daughter, Donna, and where they remained and were active in many outdoor excursions, usually involving hunting or shooting sports.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna (Craig) Greco of Hamilton, Virginia; brother, Jackie (Paula) Vied of Woodbury, Tennessee; and two grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy; his wife; and parents.

A celebration of life will begin at noon Saturday, March 23, at Ford and Sons Funeral Home at 708 W. Main St., in Jackson, with the Rev. Brian Anderson officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to Crossroads Church, 4400 E. Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO 63755, where Don was an active member.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.