Don K. Rone

Mr. Donald Ken Rone

Services for Mr. Don Rone will be hosted by his family on a later date. Cremation arrangements for Don are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Don ended his earthly journey on December 5, 2021, in Longview.

Don was born on December 3, 1938, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Ima Mae Nunn and L.C. Rone. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and served his country for several years. He was a graduate from the University of North Texas. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business. Don was a jack of all trades and had many jobs over his lifetime. His favorite of these jobs which he did for over twenty years was building homes in East Texas. Through this career Don made many lifelong friends. He loved fishing, golfing, and creating havoc with his family. Best of all he loved his dogs Madison and MurfeeToo. As well as his best friend and wife Judy Rone. Mr. Rone was a fun-loving man who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Rone is survived by his wife, Judy Rone, brother, Ronnie Rone, stepsons, Cody Kinsey and wife Lesa, Scott Kinsey and wife Kerri, grandchildren, Holli Jones and husband Jeff, Matthew Kinsey, Amber Gentry and husband, Jerry Don Gentry, great-grandchildren, Logan Jones and Leilah Gentry, sister-in-law, Roberta Rone, nephew, Rob Rone and wife Michelle, niece, Rhonda Chitwood, great-nieces, Gaby Chitwood, and Regan Rone, great-nephews, Luke Chitwood, and Ryder Rone, along with many other loving friends and family members.


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