Donald Atnip, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Tomball, TX, following a lengthy battle with cancer and diabetes. He was born in Denison, TX, on March 23, 1932, to Johnie L. and Georgia Mae (Abney) Atnip and spent his youth and young adult years in San Antonio, TX. He has resided in Spring, TX, for the last 41 years. Don had a love and passion for construction and spent over 60 years pursuing this passion. He worked for several regional, national and international construction firms building houses, retail centers, schools, government facilities, banks, hotels, and office buildings. After a distinguished career, he retired from Satterfield & Pontikes Construction. Outside of work, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth (Nagel) Atnip; his brother, Jimmy Ray and family; his daughter in-law, Sherrye (Brooks) Atnip; his grandson, David Lorenz, his wife Brandie, and great-grandsons Reid, Evan, and Tate; and his granddaughter, Chelsea Atnip Gregurek, and her husband, James; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his twin brother, Ronald; his sister, Alice Newberry; and his son, Donald Douglas Atnip. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 18th from 5:00-7:00pm at Cashner Funeral Home, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, TX 77303. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, January 20th at 2:00pm at the Floresville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the to First Baptist Church, 111 East Heritage Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546.
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