Donald Grayson Reid, son of Francis Elizabeth Peveto Reid, passed away January 27th, 2016 in Tomball, Texas at the age of 64 years.
He was born November 9th, 1951, in Orange Texas. Donnie is preceded in death by his mother Francis Reid. Although he had no siblings, he was loved as a brother by his first cousins, Cathy and husband Ben Vance, Jamie and husband Max Cox and Christy Young and many other cousins and friends. Donnie was raised on 10th street in Orange, Texas lovingly spoiled by his mother and maternal grandmother Myrtle Doxey Peveto. He graduated from Stark high school in 1969 and studied art at Lamar University for several years. Donnie was an avid fan of college sports with LSU and University of Texas being his favorite teams. Donnie will be remembered for his ability to capture an audience, both young and old, with humorous stories of family and friends. Donnie loved to laugh and loved to make others laugh as well. Many an evening was spent at the Cap or Spankys telling tall tales over a pint of Pearl beer. He loved to pull jokes on the unsuspecting. Stories will be passed down through many families on his feats of pulling off a good one. Donnie lived his adult years in Orange, Texas and Hockley, Texas. While living in Hockley, he played an integral role in the childhood of Emerson and Bryan Vance, Casey Cox and Kelsie Cox Clayton. From fishing adventures at the big lake to shopping adventures, Donnie was responsible for enough laughter and memories to last a lifetime. He was loved by many and his passing will leave a void in many hearts and lives.
Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Worster, Sammy Parish, Steve Peveto, Jeff Peveto, Chris Peveto, Max Cox, Casey Cox, Chuck Clayton, Emerson Vance, Bryan Vance, and Ben Vance.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Warren of First United Methodist Church in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Donations can be made to Orange County Historical Society to P.O. Box 1345, Orange, Texas, 77631. Checks can be made to OCHS.
Condolences
Becky & Troy Richoux
February 2, 2016
Becky & Troy Richoux purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Donald Reid.
Anonymous
February 2, 2016
Strength & Solace Spray was purchased for the family of Donald Reid.
Frances Coe
February 1, 2016
Frances Coe lit a candle in memory of Donald Reid
Frances Coe
February 1, 2016
Donnie was the life of the party! I always looked forward to visiting Grandma Peveto, Aunt Frances, & Donnie in Orange every summer as a child & teenager. He was a wonderful cousin who entertained everyone with his creative story telling. Donnie was 'the star of the cousin get-togethers'. We even made up nutty nicknames for each other... Donnie was "Buzzy"! Riding to Louisiana as teens in trucks with Donnie & his friends for good ole' Texas Pearl beer, driving trucks over "Joe the Mover" (railroad crossings so rough that our heads would hit the top of the cab) at fast speeds, reading Donnie's enormous collection of comic books, playing tricks on all the cousins, drinking Grandma's rich chicory coffee were just a few terrific memories of summer visits with Donnie. He was extremely bright & creative, & always kind to everyone. I remember how he joked with his cousin Jamie's children, Casey & Kelsie Cox. Of course, Casey & Kelsie loved the crazy bantering with Donnie, making me laugh so hard, tears rolled down my cheeks. You will always be in my heart, sweet Donnie!! You enriched our lives with your love & warm heart. God bless you! Love, your devoted cousin "Ginger"
Laura Bell
February 1, 2016
Laura Bell lit a candle in memory of Donald Reid
Nancy Bell
February 1, 2016
Nancy Bell lit a candle in memory of Donald Reid