Donald Marvin Pepper, age 65, was born and raised in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully in Shreveport, Louisiana after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was known for his hardworking spirit and many talents. A true jack-of-all-trades, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rebuilding just about anything he could get his hands on. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose love and steady presence will be deeply missed.

Donald is survived by his mother, Evylon Pepper; brother, Greg Pepper; sisters, Willie Curry, Lena Smith, Betty James (Bobby); sons, Joshua Pepper (Stephanie), Joseph Pepper (Chelsea); grandchildren, Elainea, Joshlyn and Mordechai Pepper; many nieces, nephews, greats and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda (James) Pepper; father, Willie Pepper; sisters, Louise Williams (Grady), June Carpenter, Lillian Volentine (Dale), Margie Williams (Jerry), and brother, Ricky Pepper.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, in the Southern-Edmonds Chapel. Bro. Jeremy Fontenot will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery near Hodge, Louisiana, under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Pepper, Joseph Pepper, Greg Pepper, DeWayne Morris, Brayden Carmichael and Larry Smith.