Donald Ray Malone, 53, of Lufkin, was born on May 1, 1972,  in Dallas, Texas, to the late Rose Marie (Cox) Malone and James A. Malone, Sr., and died Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his residence.

          Mr. Malone was a lifelong truck driver. He loved to read and build computers. 

          Mr. Malone is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Nannette and Billy Sullivan of Pollok, TX; brother and sister-in-law, James and Shelley Malone of League City, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Wendy and Craig Yates of Nacogdoches, TX; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

         He was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Sarah Malone; and great-niece Avery Malone.

         Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.