Donald T. Studdard

Mr. Donald T. “Don” Studdard, 88, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Nov.16, 2022, at his residence.  
Mr. Studdard was born on April 25, 1934, in Howard, in Fayette County to David Ottis and Essie Sawyer Studdard.
He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church a graduate of Walker High School and Walker College. He started his career at the Alabama Power Company with Gorgas Coal Mines before moving to Winfield in 1962.   After relocating to Winfield, he began his career with Continental Conveyor & Equipment Company in production control and sales, he retired as Vice President of the mobile home product division after 37 years.  
Mr. Studdard was very active in his community serving in various municipal and civic organizations. He worked tirelessly with developing and improving the city of Winfield, such as the Winfield City Park, now known as Ivan K. Hill Park, where he served as board president for ten years. He was a founding member and Vice President of the Winfield Touchdown Club. He served on the Winfield City Council, during which time he helped the city with the sale of the hospital to Carraway Methodist Hospital. He was also instrumental in bringing King Kutter Inc. to Winfield.  
He was a member of the Winfield Arts Council and served on the board of the Winfield Pastime Theater. He was currently serving as President of the Winfield Main Street Program. Mr. Studdard oversaw the renovation of the old Hollis Pharmacy building, which is now the Pastime Civic Center, and the improvements to the Winfield Antique Mall. He was involved with the development of “The Patio” in downtown Winfield, a perfect place for lunch with friends when the weather is fitting. It was at The Patio where he designed various colorful business facades, including the naming and facing of Chef Foo Linn Yoo. His latest work is almost complete, his aspiration of having a museum to house Winfield area memorabilia. Mr. Studdard was an avid golfer, he served as President of Pikeville Country Club for two years, he spent tireless hours making the club better for everyone to enjoy, still today stands trees he planted and blue bird houses he erected all around the golf course. He was a true humanitarian and philanthropist. He was well-known for his creativity, generosity, and his willingness to help others. He was a loving husband, loyal father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who loved his Lord, family, city, community, the outdoors, and fishing and life in general.
Mr. Studdard is survived by his children - Mark (Janet) Studdard, Susan Studdard Kennedy, Jackie (Lynn) McCaleb, Bobby (Renee) McCaleb and Christianna (Warren) Kean; grandchildren - Molly White, Chandler White, Caroline White, Beau (Beth) Studdard, Bart (Michelle) Studdard, Sara (Jonathan) Jones, Katy Dunaway, Brook (Alexis) McCaleb, Taylor McCaleb, Mary Margaret (Geoff) Hill, Mills Mosley, Frances Mosley, Levitt Mosley, Brook (Alexis) McCaleb, Taylor McCaleb, Miller Studdard, Brody Studdard, Peyton Studdard, Kolt Rainey, Lyla Jane Jones, Alidia Dishman, Rusty Dunaway and Grace Dunaway, Gabby Banks Hill and Ouincy McCaleb.  
In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wives - Faye Ivey Studdard and Diane Mills Studdard; a daughter - Yodonna White; and a grandson - Adam Peiffer.
A graveside service for Mr. Studdard was held on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, from the Winfield City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Winfield Main Street or Pastime Theater, P. O. Box 766, Winfield, Ala., 35594, in memory of Mr. Studdard.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, Ala.  35594
205-487-4327