Thomas Dewayne Donegan, age 57, of Bon Aqua, TN, passed away on October 4, 2025. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated, and the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Thomas was born on July 16, 1968, in Dickson, TN, to the late Harse William Donegan and Daisy Mae Perry Donegan. He worked as a contractor for many years and proudly owned his own business. Thomas was a man of great passion and heart who found beauty and joy in life’s simplest moments. Laughter was his medicine. He never met a stranger; his genuine kindness and warmth drew people to him wherever he went. His smile was contagious, and his personality was larger than life.
He loved music, whether listening or singing along. It was more than sound to him, it was therapy, a language of the heart, and a way he expressed himself. He enjoyed fixing up old cars and trucks, then hitting the road with the radio up and the windows down. Thomas could build just about anything he set his mind to; his ability to bring to life what he envisioned was a true gift, an art that came naturally to him.
Thomas had a brilliant mind and a deep, loving soul. His heart resided on the Tennessee River, where he spent much of his time. His loved ones meant everything to him. He deeply loved his children, Amber, Brooklyn, Perry, and Preston, and was a proud grandfather to five beautiful grandchildren he adored and who adored him. He loved and cherished his soulmate, Starr, and raised her children as his own. His brothers, Jeff and Richard, were not just siblings but his absolute best friends. He shared a special bond with his nephews and nieces, Allen, Kayla, Hunter and Shelbee. Thomas will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his daughters, Amber Hera and Brooklyn Donegan; his sons, Perry Donegan and Preston Donegan; his brothers, Jeff Donegan and Richard Donegan; and his grandchildren, Violet Donegan, James Hera, Emilio Hera, Leila Hera, and Saidy Hera.
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Rest in peace Easy “T”
I’m so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do or help.
Thomas is going to be missed by all . I worked with him off and on for 5years and steadily for 8 years before I moved away . It hurts my heart that he left at such a young age. Forever my buddy.
Love ya Dooley. We are gonna miss him. I just talked to him last week bro.
Bro I’ve been around him almost everyday for the last 6 or 7 yrs. We worked together everyday feels like part of me went with him. My brother and one of my best friends I could call him for anything
I am so sorry for your loss. I was also a river friend of Thomas and Jeff. Prayers for his family and friends🙏🏻
I am so very sorry to hear this. Thomas & his family were neighbors when we were growing up and we shared a lot of laughs on the bus. RIP old friend
So very sorry to hear this. Praying for the family!
Going to miss you cuz! That smile was infectious and you always had it on your face. See you later.
I am sorry for your loss. I have so many special memories with Thomas that go all the way back to sitting under a tree during PE at Fairview Middle School in the 8th grade. He was such a sweet person. He will be missed forever.
I am so sorry for everyone’s loss and heartbreak. Thomas was always smiling and laughing. He loved the river. Spending time with his brothers and family. I will be praying for the family. Thomas will always be with you.
My heart is broken. He was such a sweet man. He will be missed.
Cuz, I will miss that smile and laugh. You shared that with your Mom. I never saw either of you that you weren’t smiling.
You will be missed by all who knew you Thomas. I was just telling someone the other day about how you custom built mini choppers. It seems like yesterday that we were working in castleberry subdivision in fairview and you pulled in and did a burnout it the old vet. Fly high brother.
I’m so sad to hear this. I will always have great memories of Thomas. I’ve known him since we were in 6th grade. Such a loss.