He was born June 27, 1950 and raised in Ionia, Michigan.
Don worked and managed for numerous companies throughout the United States: Electrolux, Revest, Sandusky Cabinets, Steelcase Inc., and Homeland security.
He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Gulfport, Mississippi. Former Worshipful Master Lodge #96 Greenville, Michigan.
He enjoyed working on classic cars, watching NASCAR, hunting, fishing, and Michigan Football.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Debra K. Gable of Crowley; son, Don L. Gable (Michal) of Fort Worth; step-son Thomas L. Mcmanus (Sheila Myers) of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, God Son Logan Sloccum of Pass Christian, MS;
sisters, Joanne Norris of Odessa and Marrie Dennis of Ionia, Michigan; sister-in-law Vickie Mauffray (Steve) of Long Beach, Mississippi and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lovina Grace Gable; father, Mauel Flores; sister-in-law Sandra Garrett; brother-in-law John Norris and Syd Garrett.