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He met his wife, Katherine, while in college in Victoria, Texas, where he enlisted in the U.S Air Force and worked on aviation navigation equipment. His lifetime passion for aviation led him first to Boeing and Cessna Aircraft Corporations in Wichita, Kan., and Italy, and then to a 30-year career as engineer and project manager for Lockheed-Martin. A highlight of his time with Lockheed included many years working on various projects for Area 51 and Skunk Works.
Don lived a life of adventure, sharing family interests in aviation, car racing and sailing.
He passed away after a short illness, close to his beloved home on Amelia Island, Fla., on Aug. 5, 2023, at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Bill, sister Kay, wife of 50 years Katherine and wife of 12 years Barbara. He is survived by sons Robert, Richard (Rick) and Debi, Dennis and Kerry, seven grandchildren and 32 great and great-great-grandchildren, nephews David Fergusson, James Fergusson and Billie Sue and sister-in-law Dayle Fergusson.
Don was a man of honor and integrity, with a love of life, a great sense of humor and an open hospitable heart. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The memorial will be Sunday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home on Amelia Island. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the start of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to the Community Hospice Jane and Bill Warner Center for Caring on Amelia Island.
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Holly and George Strapulos
August 22, 2023
Don was truly a loving, kind friend and my husband George Strapulos and I will really miss talking to him on the phone and visiting him at his home on Amelia Island. We were also very close to Barbara, his deceased wife. May God bless dear Don, and our comfort is knowing he and his beloved Barbara are now reunited in heaven. We pray for Don´s dear family as they deal with his loss. Love to you all.
DT
August 16, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
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