Donald was born on August 30, 1951 to George and Charlene Dungan in Artesia, New Mexico and grew up loving life on the farm. Donald was a proud Bulldog, graduating in 1969, and was a member of three consecutive state championship Bulldog football teams (1966, 1967, 1968). Donald then went on to attend the University of New Mexico, where he continued his athletic endeavors as a member of the Lobos football team.
He met the love of his life, Leslie Johns, in 1987. They married in 1988 and were blessed with one daughter, Lindsay Catherine Dungan (Davenport).
Donald loved golf, baseball, and Bulldog football. In his earlier days, you'd find him competitive on the racquetball court or playing handball. The desert of southeastern New Mexico and the endless skies are what made his heart full. He loved quail and deer hunting in the rolling hills surrounding Artesia and Carlsbad.
Donald was blessed with two grandchildren, Lucas Brent and Aubrey Jean Davenport. Donald adored his grandchildren more than anything else in life. A day spent throwing the football with Lucas or crafting with Aubrey gave Donald great joy.
Donald was fiercely loyal, honest, hard-working and cared immensely for those in his circle. He loved to help those he loved, tackle jobs around the farm and visit old friends either by phone or a spontaneous stopping by.
Donald is predeceased by his mother and father, George and Charlene Dungan. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Dungan, his daughter and son-in-law, Lindsay and Jordan Davenport, his grandchildren, Lucas and Aubrey Davenport, his sister, Sherrie Followill, his brother and sister-in-law, Neal and Carla Dungan, his aunt, Joyce Connor, and his nieces and nephews, Allison Dungan, Barry Dungan, Amy Followill and Glenn Followill.
Services will be held at First Methodist Church in Artesia, 500 W Grand Ave, Artesia, NM 88210, at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 1st. For those unable to attend, services can be viewed online by visiting First Methodist Church Artesia's YouTube or Facebook pages. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Methodist Church of Artesia.
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