Don graduated from Crane High School. He also received an Associates Degree from Midland College and from Dallas Baptist College. He attended Dallas Baptist University to receive his Bachelors Degree. He also proudly served in the United States Army for many years and acquired the rank of Sergeant. He was married to Anita Dale Brock on 21st of June 1974.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Rogers Batson and Minnie Mae Batson. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Ray and Robert; as well as, his wife Anita.
After serving in the Army, Don was a truck driver in the oil industry before following the call from the Lord to be a Pastor. He had a passion for the Church. After falling ill, he continued to serve God the best that he could. He was a proud veteran and long life member of the NRA and the TSRA. He loved God, his family, and he is country. He cherished the freedom we have as Americans to serve and worship God.
He is survived by his sister Connie Batson Osborne; and sons, John and Robert; and grandchildren, Catherine, Shawn, Melissa and Austin.
A visitation for Don will be held Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. A Funeral Service will take place Monday, February 21, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Funeral Home. A committal service will take place Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 11:15 AM at Dalllas Fort Worth National Veterans Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the Batson family.
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