Donald Alfred Erickson Jr.

Donald Alfred Erickson Jr. obituary

Donald Alfred Erickson Jr.

Donald Erickson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cochran Funeral Home - Livingston on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Donald Alfred Erickson Jr., 69, of Livingston, Texas was born November 28, 1955, in Ft. Worth, Texas and passed away October 20, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Alfred Erickson Sr. and Ruby Gilbreath Erickson; and brother, David Erickson.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Valerie Best and spouse Kevin Walton; grandchildren, Serenity, Saydi, Savannah, and Kaysin; sister Christy Ann Smith; nieces, Julia Marie Colwell and husband Nick, and Rachel Muza; and nephew, Jason Smith; as well as numerous other loved ones and friends.

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