Donald Wayne Rackley, 62, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2018. He was a loving husband, father and son. He was an Eagle Scout, a Scout leader, and a member of Mensa, International Brotherhood of Magicians, IBM Local Ring 112, Storytellers Guild, and Abbas House. He was active in church in music and theater ministry. He had careers as a computer operator at Buster Brown for 18 years, a homeschooling father of 18 years, and most recently, entertainer, motivational speaker, magician, and seasonal Santa Claus.

He was predeceased by a son, David Allen, and a daughter, Anna Danielle. Survivors include his parents, Donald Vaughn Rackley and Betty Shipley; wife, Nancy Reinhart Rackley; sons, Donald Jay, Johnathan Daniel, and Adam Christopher; and daughter, Andrea Renee.

Visitation will be at Abbas House in Hixson on Monday, August 6 from 5-8 PM, and on Tuesday, August 7 from 12-2 PM. The funeral,officiated by Pastors Ronnie Phillips, Ken Hartley, and Seth Coleman of Abbas House, will be at 2 PM Tuesday followed by a graveside service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Services Visitation Monday August 6, 2018 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Abba's House 5208 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN 37343 Visitation Tuesday August 7, 2018 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Abba's House 5208 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN 37343 Funeral Service Tuesday August 7, 2018 2:00 PM Abba's House 5208 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN 37343