Donald Wayne Stidham, 82 of Franklin, IN passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born November 6, 1940 in Benham, Kentucky to Hence and Marie (Smith) Stidham.  He married Alice B. (Baker) Stidham on June 14, 1976 in Wise, Virginia, she survives.

He was a 1959 graduate of Leslie County High School in Hyden, KY, received his Master's Degree form Cumberland College (now known as University of the Cumberland's) in Williamsburg, KY, and attended Union College in Barbourville, KY and IUPUI in Indianapolis, IN.

Donald had taught sixth grade, fifth and later fourth grade at Northwood Elementary School in Franklin, IN for 30 years and had been the basketball coach for several years.  He also along with his wife Alice, owned and operated H&R Block in Franklin, IN for 53 years.

He was a member of Amity Baptist Church where he had served as deacon, trustee, and was an avid University of Kentucky basketball and football fan.  He enjoyed watching Jeopardy; traveling along with his wife Alice, visited 47 of the United States of America.

Survivors include his wife Alice B. (Baker) Stidham of Franklin, IN, his children Greg Stidham (Lisa) of Greenwood, IN, James Morgan (Brenda) of Mt. Vernon, KY, Brenda Stidham Cohen (Andrew) of Denver, CO, four grandchildren Raymond Morgan, Tyler Morgan (Kierstan), Lyndsey Stidham, Jacob Stidham (Macy), five great-grandchildren Eli Morgan, Noah Morgan, Avery Morgan, Asa Stidham and Amara Stidham, a brother Robert Fugate (Janie) of Arizona, sisters Rose Nell Wilson (Charles) of Williamstown, KY, and Ciddie Rice (Wallace) of Wooten, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Brunner Stidham, Warren Stidham, Quenton Stidham, Clayton Stidham and Franklin Stidham.

Friends may call Friday, March 10, 2023 from 4PM until 8PM at the Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN.  Pastor Doug Brown will conduct a service on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10AM at the Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com .  A graveside service will follow at 4:00PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Blair Cemetery, 133 Little Creek Road in Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 with Pastor Ova Baker conducting.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Johnson County, 3827 North Graham Road, Franklin, IN 46131 or at www.hsjc.org .

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com .  Information 317-738-0202.