Donald Paul Becker, 88, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at Texas County Memorial Hospital.
He was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., son of Paul and Elizabeth Garth Becker.
He grew up in Chicago, Ill., and attended school there. He worked as a realtor for many years and later went into security.
His hobbies included rebuilding cars and motorcycles, carpentry and target shooting. His greatest passion was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John; his children, Larry Becker, John Becker, Elizabeth Partlow and Rebecca Stegbauer; a grandson; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Jacqueline of the home in Houston; his children, Steve George Becker of Florida, Terri C. Hulbert of Houston and JoAnna L. Anderson, Donna Paulette Martoramo and Mark Adams of Chicago, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and other extended family members.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Evans Funeral Home with Father Matt Rehrauer officiating. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery.
