Donald Nelson Bethea, 61, of Zolfo Springs, Florida passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at AdventHealth Sebring. He was born in Arcadia, Florida on October 22, 1959 and had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County. Donald was a Baptist and worked for the Florida Department of Transportation as a road striping supervisor.

Survivors include his wife, Pollyanna "Polly" Bethea of Zolfo Springs, Florida; two sons, Nelson Bethea and Dalton Bethea, both of Zolfo Springs, Florida; three sisters, Debbie Tillman, Donna Norris (Robbie), and Diane Lane, all of Zolfo Springs, Florida; sister-in-law, Christine Hartley (Nicky) of Alabama; nieces, Michelle Hartley and Ashley Hodges; nephews, Nick Hartley and Jimmy Lane; and great-nieces, Cambrey Douglas, Danielle Hartley and Aubrey LaMarre.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Robarts Garden Chapel from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM with Marcus Shackelford officiating.