Funeral services celebrating the life of Donald Ray Strother will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the chapel of Gallagher Funeral Home, in Ball, Louisiana with Pastor Joey Rudisill officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball, Louisiana.
Honored to serve as his pallbearers will be Jonathan Eding, Brandon Strother, Tyler Strother, Joshua LeBlanc, Daniel Fontenot, and Jason Anders.
Mr. Strother, a deeply faithful man, loving brother, and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 79.
Donald spent many years of his life in the radio industry, sharing his love for music and storytelling as a late-night disc jockey. Throughout his successful career, he lent his voice to numerous radio stations and hosted countless night shows across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Outside of his career, Donald was a passionate and avid sports fan who rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams, the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints. Above all, Donald was a God-fearing man who lived his life anchored by his strong faith. He was a dedicated student of the Word, spending countless hours reading and deeply studying the Bible. For Donald, family was everything, and the bond he shared with his brothers was an irreplaceable cornerstone of his life, along with the special bond he had with his stepdaughter “Chris” who help cared for him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia McCartney Strother, and his parents, Marvin Strother, Jr. and Ruth Hebert Strother.
Those left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy include his brothers, Adrian V. Strother and his wife Sue, Bryan A. Strother and his wife Wanda, and Barry M. Strother and his wife Dianne; his sister, Katherine Cheney; and his stepchildren, Christine Eding and Randy Kerns. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and close friends who will miss his presence dearly.
A visitation for Mr. Strother will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM until shortly before the service time at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Gallagher Funeral Home in Ball, Louisiana.