Donald Louis Dearing, 66, passed peacefully from this life to the next, on Saturday afternoon, February 27th, 2021 in Austin, Texas, after a struggle with cancer. He was born May 4, 1954 in Austin to Donald and Lula Mae Dearing. He was better known to friends and family as Don Louis, or Paw Paw. Don enjoyed success with careers in several industries, including farming, ironworking, and real estate. Don was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and landscaping. He loved long talks, and never met a stranger. He truly loved his dogs, and he treated them like extra children. His favorite place to be was at Olive Garden with his “crew” of adoring grandchildren. He will be remembered for his generous, wonderful heart, and will be dearly missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his father Donald R. Dearing, his mother Lula Mae Dearing, his brother-in-law James Ehrhardt, cousin John Eric Rutherford, cousin Beth Lann, and many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his son Royce Dearing; daughter Melissa Branch; son-in-law, John Branch; his grandchildren Noah, Averie, and Ella Branch; his sisters Stephanie Ehrhardt, and Tammy Burns; his nieces Macy Burns, and Amanda Ehrhardt, brother in law Rusty Burns, and many beloved cousins.
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