Originally from Fort Worth, Donnie was born on July 18, 1958 and grew up in the River Oaks area. He graduated from Castleberry High School in 1976. He went on to attend both Tarrant County College and the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating with a B.B.A in 1986. For over twenty years, Donnie worked as a System's Programmer, first for the City of Fort Worth, and later, for Affiliated Computer Services in Dallas.
Donnie married his loving wife, Lana, in 1985, and they spent 34 years together. Donnie and Lana had one daughter, Leah, born in 1990.
Donnie's life was made special by his passion for the things he loved. Donnie was a life-long pet owner, and with his family, adopted, cared for and loved numerous dogs throughout his life. Furthermore, Donnie also was an avid baseball and football fan, and never missed a Rangers or Cowboys game. Finally, Donnie loved to laugh, and will be remembered by his friends and family for his sharp and unique sense of humor and his appreciation for comedy in all forms.
Donnie is preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Fannie Uselton; his sisters, Glenda Najera and Nancy Garrison; and his brother, Richard Uselton.
Donnie is survived by his wife, Lana Westover Uselton, of Arlington, TX; his daughter, Leah Uselton, of Arlington, TX; his brothers and sisters-in-law Lori Weber, of Fort Worth, TX; Scott and Rhonda Westover of Fort Morgan, CO; and Rick and Paula Doty of Lafayette, CO; his mother-in-law Arlene Westover of Fort Worth, TX; his nieces, Toni Cryer, Tracy Najera, Jacque Garrison, Megan Fernandez and Torrie Westover; and his nephews, Evan Doty, Jordan Weber and Trenton Westover.
Donnie's friends and family will gather for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, TX 76012. Donations in Donnie's memory can be made to the Humane Society of North Texas and the North Texas Food Bank.
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