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Donald Hugh Etter, 63, of Gainesville, Ga., died May 14, 2021, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a fearless battle with cancer.

He was born on May 25, 1957, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Childress Etter; and a brother, Jeffrey Dean Etter.

Don is survived by his wife, Sandi Kilpatrick Etter; father and stepmother, Donald and Pauline Etter; daughters, Amber and Ashley Etter; step-son, Daniel Smith; siblings, Steve and Debbie Childress, Denise and Charles Etter-Collins, and Viki and Gene Juzwiak; eight grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

Don was a talented musician, specifically an amazing drummer. He enjoyed the sunshine, grilling and get-togethers.

Don was cremated at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services. There will be a private memorial held.

Online condolences may be made at http://www.hillsidechapelfuneralhome. com

Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1190 McEver Rd.

Gainesville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.