Donald was born July 16, 1933 and raised in Palestine. He graduated from Sam Houston State University. He worked as a photographer for MD Anderson.
He married Peggy Parkhill born December 30, 1944 of California on June 17, 1967. Peggy graduated from UCLA. Peggy worked as a teacher.
Donald resides in Waller, Texas.
Peggy passed away on May 5, 2009 in Waller, Texas. She is buried in the Concord Cemetery in Anderson County, Texas.
Donald and Peggy have four children: Robin Loren, Jeannie Lane, Glen Andrew, and Ross Evan.