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Donald “Don” Wayne Walsh, Sr., 82, of Kerrville passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Don was born in Grayson County, Texas at home to Willis “Bill” Pinkney Walsh and Dora Mae (Thompson) Walsh on February 25, 1941. He grew up in Whitesboro, Texas. Don attended school at Whitesboro High School and graduated in 1959. Don went on to attend and graduate from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. Don married Barbara Ann (Lavely) Walsh on May 21, 1966, in Roswell, New Mexico. They shared 53 years of marriage before Barbara preceded him in death in 2019. Don married Melody Dawn (Garton) Walsh on November 16, 2020, at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Walsh; his parents, Bill and Dora Walsh; his brother, Billy Dale Walsh; his sister, Nancy Mae Walsh; his daughter-in-law, Debbie Walsh; his niece, Leslie Gail Walsh; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Don is survived by his wife, Melody Moser Walsh; children, Donald “Donnie” Wayne Walsh, Jr., Bobby Dale Walsh, Jon Moser (Sonia), and Heather Moser Daugherty (Brian); grandchildren, Hayden Walsh (Adrianna), Brittany Walsh, Carsen Walsh, Danica Walsh, Emma Daugherty, Claire Daugherty, and Hannah Daugherty; great-grandson, Henry David Walsh; nieces, Billie Kay Walsh Bartolomucci and Nancie Walsh Rosson (James); great-nephew, Josh Bartolomucci (Elizabeth); and sister in-law, Paula Kay Walsh Eppler.
Don was taught the values and rewards of hard work at an early age. During his high school years, Don and his dear friend, Hank Lovejoy, worked at separate drug stores as soda jerks. Don worked on the south side of the street and Hank worked on the north side and both worked wherever they were needed. Don often recalled fond memories of working the soda fountain.
Don worked his entire professional career for the C.R. Anthony Company beginning while he was in college, working his way up to assistant manager after graduation, and then to store manager and ultimately to a regional manager, responsible for the South Texas and Louisiana territory for the C.R. Anthony Company.
A viewing and visitation with family will be held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, Texas on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be given in Don's memory to Peterson Hospice at 250 Cully Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028; or to the charity of one's choice.
Don was born in Grayson County, Texas at home to Willis “Bill” Pinkney Walsh and Dora Mae (Thompson) Walsh on February 25, 1941. He grew up in Whitesboro, Texas. Don attended school at Whitesboro High School and graduated in 1959. Don went on to attend and graduate from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. Don married Barbara Ann (Lavely) Walsh on May 21, 1966, in Roswell, New Mexico. They shared 53 years of marriage before Barbara preceded him in death in 2019. Don married Melody Dawn (Garton) Walsh on November 16, 2020, at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Walsh; his parents, Bill and Dora Walsh; his brother, Billy Dale Walsh; his sister, Nancy Mae Walsh; his daughter-in-law, Debbie Walsh; his niece, Leslie Gail Walsh; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Don is survived by his wife, Melody Moser Walsh; children, Donald “Donnie” Wayne Walsh, Jr., Bobby Dale Walsh, Jon Moser (Sonia), and Heather Moser Daugherty (Brian); grandchildren, Hayden Walsh (Adrianna), Brittany Walsh, Carsen Walsh, Danica Walsh, Emma Daugherty, Claire Daugherty, and Hannah Daugherty; great-grandson, Henry David Walsh; nieces, Billie Kay Walsh Bartolomucci and Nancie Walsh Rosson (James); great-nephew, Josh Bartolomucci (Elizabeth); and sister in-law, Paula Kay Walsh Eppler.
Don was taught the values and rewards of hard work at an early age. During his high school years, Don and his dear friend, Hank Lovejoy, worked at separate drug stores as soda jerks. Don worked on the south side of the street and Hank worked on the north side and both worked wherever they were needed. Don often recalled fond memories of working the soda fountain.
Don worked his entire professional career for the C.R. Anthony Company beginning while he was in college, working his way up to assistant manager after graduation, and then to store manager and ultimately to a regional manager, responsible for the South Texas and Louisiana territory for the C.R. Anthony Company.
A viewing and visitation with family will be held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, Texas on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be given in Don's memory to Peterson Hospice at 250 Cully Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028; or to the charity of one's choice.