Donald David Coffelt, age 70, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born on December 17, 1952 in Fort Wayne to the late Gerald and Jeanne Coffelt. Donald was an avid car enthusiast and made a lifetime career in the automotive industry. He owned several auto body shops in Fort Wayne and will be remembered as a skilled painter. He is survived by his wife Deborah Coffelt of Oak Ridge, TN; children, Donald (Amy) Coffelt of Churubusco, IN, Britney Cleveland of Oak Ridge, TN, and Erika (Brandon) Beverly of Johnson City, TN; six grandchildren, Kaleiya Coffelt, Amya Smith, Micharius Cleveland, Aiyanna Beverly, Braelon Beverly, and Kaybree Beverly; sisters, Beth Ann (Richard) Sarazen and Amanda (Brian) Waters; and many nieces and nephews. Donald was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jodi Sharin, Tim Coffelt, and Jeri Lynn Butler; and his nephew Scotty Sarazen. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com