Harris Don Willey
Harris Don Willey, 81, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2023, at Mid Jefferson Extended Care in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Revered Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Eaves Cemetery in Buna, Texas.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on March 7, 1942, he was the son of Harris Emery Willey and Delia (Eaves) Willey. Don worked at EXXON Mobile for many years. He was honorable and a true cowboy. Harris loved riding horses and working with cattle. His horse Rosie was his absolute favorite, and he took her riding as often as he could. When Don went out, he enjoyed trying new restaurants. Family was everything to Don and he made sure they knew how much he loved them. He had a genuine heart and soul and will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harris and Delia Willey.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Liz Willey; daughter, Nikki Robin; son, Shawn Willey; grandson, Zachary Robin; as well as other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dusty Eaves, Dorman Eaves, A.J. Flowers, Ron Woods, Jimmy Duke, and Zachary Robin. Honorary pallbearers are Marshall Willey, Kenneth Adams, and Isaac Duke.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Doctor Nidal, Doctor Buheis, Doctor Russel Clement, John Badlissi, and Michael Badlissi for all the care you gave to Don.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Stars and Strides Stables Therapeutic Riding Center at
https://www.starsandstrides.org/donate
.
Condolences
Anonymous
December 12, 2023
Enchanted Cottage was purchased for the family of Harris Don Willey.
John Gooch
December 10, 2023
Many years ago Dons grandfather Hammond Willey had died and we were at the wake held at Fuller Funeral Home in Orange. Some one made the remark, "all these Old Timers are about gone", Albert Adams an older gentleman said "no l'm next and these boys will follow me". I think of that night often, now Don and I along with several others are now the old timers. Don was a friend of mine back in the day we traded cattle worked cattle together and lived some horse and cattle stories I tell when I can get any one to listen. Another bunch of Old Timers are leaving the barn !!!!!
Anonymous
December 8, 2023
Sweet Solace Spray was purchased for the family of Harris Don Willey.
Anonymous
December 8, 2023
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Harris Don Willey.
Anonymous
December 8, 2023
Ocean Breeze Spray was purchased for the family of Harris Don Willey.
The Kitchen Familly
December 8, 2023
The Kitchen Familly planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Harris Don Willey.
Leanna Martinez
December 8, 2023
Don was a man of few words, but he was always so kind. He worked hard and he loved his family. He had a passion for horses and working cows…I once knew someone just like him. He was one of the last true cowboys, his absence will be felt for his family and loved ones for many years to come. I love y’all:heart:
Ethel Prater
December 7, 2023
LizMy sincere sympathy in the loss of Don.He would visit when he come to the bank.
With Affection, Gary And Bobbi Hinote
December 7, 2023
with affection, Gary and Bobbi Hinote purchased the Ocean Breeze Spray for the family of Harris Don Willey.