Donald Lee Kirby, Sr., 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born March 26, 1940, in Anderson SC, he was a son of the late Louie "Doc" M. Kirby and Clara Belle Campbell Kirby. In his early working years, Donald was employed by Abney Mills and retired later from Owens-Corning Fiberglass. Working inside all of his life, he had few hobbies. However, fishing always gave him a chance to reconnect with the outdoors. Old westerns kept him busy when the weather was too bad to fish. Those that knew Donald knew his favorite time of the year was Christmas. Nations Road was a hub of excitement for the young and old to ride by during the holiday season to admire his handiwork. Not only did he strategically place many blow-ups, but he also handmade all sorts of Christmas scenes, including the Nativity. Beginning in early December, families traveled from miles away to slowly drive by in awe. Donald will be missed, but fondly remembered by all that knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Jacobs (JJ), Tammy Crowe (Phillip), and Tracy Ryals (Mitchell); sons, Donald Lee Kirby, Jr. (Kelley) and Scott Kirby (Tiffany); brother, Richard E. Kirby; grandchildren; Amy Grogan (Shawn), Renee Sloan (Mark), Darren Jenkins (Tara), Elizabeth Leroy (Jason), Andrew Crowe (Katie), Blake Ryals, Shawn Peden (Carly), Michael Ryals (Brittany), Hunter Kirby, Haley Kirby, Skyelor Kirby, Easter Jacobs, and Debbie Antoine (AJ);30 great grandchildren; and special friend, Jackie Keller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Toni Sheridan, Mary Webb, and Pat Partain; and the mother of his children, Margaret Kirby. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm in the chapel with Johnnie Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted. Events Visitation Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:00AM - 12:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621