Don Carroll Springer, 88, of Memphis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Childress.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the First Baptist Church in Memphis with Rev. Daniel Downey and Ronnie Shoffner, officiating. Burial will follow in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, Texas.
Viewing will be held Friday at the funeral home with family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Don was born September 30, 1936, in Hall County to George Ross and Julia May Alexander Springer. Don grew up in Hedley and attended school in Hedley. He married Letha Mae Moss in 1956, and she preceded him in death in 1974. He later married Patsy Reed in 1977 and she preceded him in death in 1991. Don married Sondie Collins in 1993 and she preceded him in death in 2021. Don was a farmer and rancher most of his life which was also his hobby. Don also worked as a funeral assistant for the Memphis Funeral Home for over 22 years where he provided professional, compassionate, and graciously cared for countless families throughout the years working for Cox, SCI, Hughs, Peppers, and most recently Robertson’s. Don favorite pastime was quail hunting. Don believed in always serving others and giving back which he did through countless organizations through the years. He was a member of the Memphis Lions Club and a former member of the Hedley Lions Club. He also served on the ASCS Donley County board, Board of Directors of the Security State Bank in Hedley, and the Hedley school board. Don was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Memphis where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School director, and served on many committees in the Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wives.
He is survived by his son, Rick Springer and wife Carla of Childress; his daughters, LaMoss Lambert of Memphis and Robin Clouse and husband Chris of Houston; his sister in law, Debbie Collins of Childress; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery Association / PO Box 213 / Hedley, TX 79237.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
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