He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Doris and Arlo Cleaver, brother Neal Adams, and sister Judy and Alton Bryant.
He is survived by his sister-n-law Clair Adams, 17 nieces and nephews, 22 great nieces and nephews, and 20 great-great nieces and nephews.
Don was a native and long-time resident of Midland, Texas where he worked for many years, primarily as a pumper in the oilfield.
He was a collector of many things, but his greatest loves were his family and friends.