Donald Ray Whitlock

Donald Ray Whitlock, “Big Daddy,” of Ballinger went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2009 at age 66.

Donald was born May 22, 1943 in Dallas to Ned and Mary (McDaniel) Whitlock. He served in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Hood and served a tour in Korea. Following his military service, Don became a police officer for the city of Hillsboro. Thereafter, he was a self-employed painter. He and Myrtle Jane Odom were married on October 5, 1963 in Hillsboro. Out of that union were born three children, Mary Eva, Billy Ray, and Donna Lynn. He was currently serving on the Lake Board for Ballinger Country Club and was a member of the Seventh Street Baptist Church in Ballinger.

Donald loved to fish, hunt, and race cars. He always said that fish would tremble at the mention of his name. He dearly loved the time he could spend with his many friends and family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Billy Ray.

Donald is survived by his wife, Jane Whitlock of Ballinger; daughters, Mary Eva Wilson and husband, Dean, of Abilene, Donna Lynn Whitlock and Brandi Love; grandchildren, Jessica Buxkemper, Hollie Harrell, Calvin McCutchen, Maegen and Joseph Love, and Brandi Wilson. Donald also leaves behind a sister, Patsy Geeslin and husband, Floyd, and a brother, Teddy Whitlock and wife, Sue, all of Ballinger; two life-long friends, Jessie Phillips and Curtis Jennings, numerous great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, July 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Services for Donald will be Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home Chapel. His nephew, Rev. Cory Mullins, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Rodney Buxkemper, Jay Odom, Dustin Kresta, Timmy Kresta, Calvin McCutchen, and Richard New. Burial will be at Old Runnels Cemetery.

Donald will be dearly missed but never forgotten.