Donald Ray McElhaney, Sr.

Don McElhaney entered this life June 1, 1940 and departed into glory March 13, 2022. He was born in Pittsburg, Texas to parents William and Lorena McElhaney.

He attended school at Pittsburg ISD. Don joined the Navy in 1957 and served his country for 4 years.

While stationed in Sanford, Florida he met and married Mildred Bridgeman and they had four children.

Later, he met and married Patricia Robertson and they spent 42 wonderful years together.

He worshipped and was a member at Liberty Baptist Church, Naples, Texas.

Don worked for Pilgrim’s Pride for 47 years. He began his career as a catch crew manager, feed mill manager, and eventually live haul manager before retiring.

He enjoyed his work, fishing, hunting, his dogs, gardening, and visiting with many friends and family.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Patricia McElhaney of Omaha; two sons, Donald Ray McElhaney, Jr. and Rhonda of Mount Vernon, Robert Leonard (Len) McElhaney and Alice of Pittsburg; three daughters, Debra Ruth (Debbie) Patterson of Pittsburg, Pamela Jane (Pam) Wallace & Gary of Pittsburg, Danielle Mitchell & Michael of Prosper; brothers, James McElhaney and Olen McElhaney; 13 Grandchildren, Ray McElhaney, III, Jason Patterson, Jarrod McElhaney, Kelli Patterson, Joshua McElhaney, Jonah McElhaney, Monica Beaird, Amra White, Bobby Wallace, Jr., NaShae Tuomey, Shelby Mitchell, Justin Owens and Brenen Owens; and 29 Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Lorena McElhaney, sisters Molly McElhaney, Patsy Hallonquist, brothers Lee McElhaney, Luther (Luke) McElhaney and nephew Jackie McElhaney.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at Macedonia Cemetery on 2016 CR 2110, Pittsburg. A memorial service will be held immediately afterwards at Cornerstone Apostolic Church, 105 Arch Davis Road, Pittsburg.