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Donald Staley Obituary
Donald "Don" Eugene Staley, an income tax Enrolled Agent, a long time Deer Park, Texas resident went home peacefully on Oct. 5, 2015 at the age of 89.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Junella McCallister, his parents, his brother and sisters. He was born in Moberly, Missouri May 12th 1926 to Raymond and Lora Staley.
Don moved to Pasadena with his family in 1954 and to Deer Park in 1956. He worked and retired from Phillips Petroleum. He opened Staley & Hemsley Tax Service in 1968 which became Staley's Tax Service in the 70's with his son later joining the firm. He prepared his first tax return when he was 16 years old. He was a member of numerous tax organizations and known as The Tax Man.
Don is survived by his son Russell Staley of Deer Park, his son Richard Staley wife Margaret of Pasadena, grandson Richard Staley, Jr. of Pasadena, granddaughter Deanna Senn husband Justin, great grandsons Zachry Globke and Brycen Senn great granddaughter Avery Senn of Baytown, several nieces, nephews and many friends. He loved attending all the grandchildren's activities, football, ballet, band, birthday parties and especially Christmas.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Grand View Funeral Home 8501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas 77505.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park.
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John Cooper
October 16, 2015
Imagine what it would be like to be surrounded by the glory of God. He has arrived in his eternal home of Heaven. This is the blessed hope of all. But before we get there we sometimes see loved ones go before and as humans we still mourn for the time that we will miss them in our earthly home.
Carol Benoit
October 11, 2015
Condolences go to family and friends. Have used the tax service since 1970 and Mr. Staley was our first tax man. He was a good man who will be missed by all that knew him.
Carrie & Garry Laxton
October 10, 2015
Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Your Dad was a really nice man.
Rosemary Groda
October 10, 2015
He was definitely the "Tax Man". Rest in Peace Mr. Staley. Prayers for his family.
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Donna Hine
October 9, 2015
Prayers for you Rick, Margaret, Richie and Deanna. Love you all.
Janenne Gracey
October 9, 2015
Rest in peace Mr. Staley. I think it was probably 50 years ago I first met Don. Always a smile on his face and cigar in his mouth. Will cherish forever his friendly banter, especially at Christmas. I would always say, "how are you old man" to his smirk and response "there's trouble". Love and prayers to my sister, brother-in-law and family.
Randall & Kathy Downs
October 8, 2015
Randall and I are so sorry to hear about your dad, may God comfort your family at this time of loss. Our prayers are with you.
Roberta McCain
October 8, 2015
Dear Rick and family,
My prayers are with you at this time. We will miss your dad, especially at tax seminars, where his dry wit, wisdom and twinkling eyes will be sorely missed. May God bring you comfort and your memories sustain you.
Phyllis Leuschner
October 8, 2015
So sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you.
Suzanne and Charles Young
October 8, 2015
His dry sense of humor and the twinkle in his eyes will certainly be missed!. Never a doubt, we know he loved his family! He is no longer falling, he has 20-20 vision again and he hears everything! We are so sorry for your loss. Love you...
Birdie Selk
October 8, 2015
To the Family,
Mr. Staley was such a wonderful man and tax consultant. He started doing our taxes when my son was one year old. He always had something funny to say with him chewing on his famous cigar.
Ronnie and I send you our prayers that will follow with peace and comfort.
Ronnie and Birdie Selk
Mary Vazquez
October 8, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
scott wallace
October 7, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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