Donald Ray Bannister, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Denton. He was born August 16, 1935 in Enid Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Jerie Bannister. Donald devoted his life to mentoring young people. He served as a children’s minister and a Boy Scout leader for many years. Donald is survived by his grandchildren, Dannah Bannister, Joshua Bannister; Diane Carpenter and husband Steve, Jini Couthan and husband Brian and Suzy Colson; great-grandchildren, Kish Caleb, Asher, Dylan, Justin, Zoe, Andrew, Lilyanna, Lincoln and Tucker; Daughter in Law Patricia Noble.
Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.