Donald Franklin Hackworth, age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Donald was born October 11, 1944. Don was a proud member of the United States Army and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Don was the nightshift foreman at Pips Iron Works before having to retire for medical reasons in 2004. Preceded in death by father, Clifton Thomas Hackworth; mother, Mamie Lucille Hackworth; sister, Barbara Hemphil; brothers, Jerry Hackworth and Clifton (Buddy) Hackworth. Don is survived by his wife, Ruth Hackworth; son and daughter in law, Don Jr. and Linda Hackworth; and grandson, Matt Hackworth. Memorial donations may be made in Don's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BerryHighlandWest.com for the Hackworth family.