A Celebration of Life Service for Donald William McAfee age 83 of Enid will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Goltry, OK. Cremation and Services are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Don was born March 5, 1933 in Lewistown, MO to Lawrence and Myrle Brace McAfee and passed away at home Sunday, December 4, 2016. He was raised in Lewistown where he graduated from high school in 1951. He attended and graduated Kirksville College now Truman University in Kirksville, MO. He joined the U.S. Army on February 15, 1955 and was honorably discharged on November 14, 1956. Don taught school for 2 years. He married Jeannette Krueger on March 3, 1956, and had two sons, Brent and Kevin. He later married Wanda Pritchard Werner December 24, 1975 and became a step father to three sons, Tony, David, and Ernie and she passed away November 11, 2008. Don spent his remaining years with Mary Shank in a deeply committed and caring relationship sharing love, joy, and peace. He appreciated the visits from her two children Eve and Ron.
Don worked as a labor negotiator in Iowa and surrounding states. After living in Oklahoma City, he moved to Enid in 1976. He worked for George E. Failing as the Director of Personnel retiring after 26 years. During retirement he drove for Mid America Wholesale part time. He attended St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. He later joined First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the TNT Sunday school class.
Don and Wanda enjoyed traveling from coast to coast on the motorcycle. At an early age he became enamored with guns of all kinds. His love of guns allowed him to make friends across the United States. Don was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Enid #501 Garfield.
Don is survived by his loving companion Mary of the home, son Brent McAfee and wife Diane, stepsons, Tony, David and Ernie Werner, Mary’s children Eve Reim and Ron Shank, 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren several nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his son Kevin, sister, Norma and his parents.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge in Enid, #501 Garfield, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds.
Condolences may be made online and the service may be viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.
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