Don Carl Finkenbinder

Don and his wife Verna shared over 60 years of their love in Big Spring, Texas, moving from there to Abilene in November of 2020. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Joan LaRue, her husband Bob LaRue and a brother-in-law Fred Blaylock.

Don is survived by his wife Verna, and one sister Kaye Blaylock of Lawton, Oklahoma. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many other beloved family members and friends.

Don graduated from Clinton High School, class of 1959. He played football, basketball, baseball and ran track for the Red Tornados. Following graduation in 1959, he joined the Army Reserves. After six months of training in the reserves, Don entered Oklahoma University where he lettered in baseball, became a member of The “O” Club, and graduated in 1964 with a pharmacy degree. He joined the Leonard’s family of pharmacies in Big Spring, Texas in the spring of 1964, retiring in the fall of 2010.

Don had many endearing names, Don and “Fink” were his favorites. He was a very humble man. HE WAS A GREAT HUSBAND, SON, BROTHER, UNCLE, AND LOVED BY MANY.

Interment will be in Thomas, Oklahoma at Custer’s Masonic Cemetery. Date and time pending.