Henry Donald McMahan

Henry Donald McMahan, lovingly known as Don to his family and “Trophy” to many of his friends, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on January 25, 1945.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Don eventually made his way to East Tennessee, where he spent his later years nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains alongside his beloved wife, Carol. He found happiness in life’s simple pleasures, especially being outdoors, fishing, and spending time in his garden. He cherished the peace and beauty of the mountains and the life he shared with the woman he loved.

Don was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol McMahan; his brother, Kenneth McMahan; his daughters, Melissa Gregg and her husband, LaRue, Vicki Khatir and her husband, Mohammed, Loraine Hilty and her wife, Amanda, Gail Biggs and her husband Clarence, and Patricia McMahan.

He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Kayla Magro and her husband Tim, and Kaitlyn Benson and her husband Rob, Barry Biggs, Doug Allen and wife Denise, David Allen and wife Amanda, Dustin Allen, and Crystal Watkins and husband Andrew; great-grandchildren, Russell Benson, Kirsten (Norman) Kemmer, James Allen, Makayla Allen, Cora Watkins, and Levi Watkins; and great-great-grandchildren, Jackson Kemmer, Deliah Allen, and Dallas Allen. Don will also be deeply missed by his many extended family members throughout North Carolina, along with the many friends who knew and loved him as “Trophy”.

Don treasured the life he built with his family and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Whether spending time outdoors, fishing, tending to his garden, or enjoying the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, he found meaning in the things he loved and the people closest to him. The memories he leaves behind will continue to be cherished by all who knew him.

In accordance with the family’s wishes, Don will be cremated, and his ashes will be returned to the family cemetery in North Carolina, bringing him back to the place where his roots began.

Though his passing leaves a deep sadness in the hearts of those who loved him, Don’s memory will live on through his family, his friends, and all those whose lives he touched. He will be remembered with love, missed dearly, and never forgotten.

Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN