Jennifer Mitcham
Uncle Don was always a kind presence at family gatherings and often played the role of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve at Mama Rae and Pappy's house, handing out the presents from under the tree to us impatient kids. I remember visiting Uncle Don and Aunt Shirley and getting to meet their various pets, including once a very sweet hunting hound of Uncle Don's. In more recent times, my family and I traveled to Texas for a spring break trip to visit family and friends as well as see the beautiful Texas wildflowers. One of our stops was at Aunt Shirley and Uncle Don's house where Uncle Don was so hospitable and gracious to my husband and children, engaging them kindly in conversation.
Our sincerest condolences to Uncle Don's family, to dear Aunt Shirley and Cousin Michael, Debora and Maci for their loss.
Uncle Don will always remain in our hearts.
Jennifer, Bill, Joshua and Jessica